US Bridges

Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan

FairPosted for load

Queens County, New York · At Maspeth · Structure no. 000000001247560

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,766
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 110 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 15,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 344 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMetropolitan Ave
CrossesLg Is/ Ny & Atlan
LocationAt Maspeth
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71268, -73.90024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width344 ft (104.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,766 (2019)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$33 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan carry?

About 15,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 344 ft wide.

Who owns Metropolitan Ave over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.