US Bridges

RTE 25 over Conn Qb.

Fair

Queens County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT SH 25 & I278 · Structure no. 000000002230869

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,781
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Conn Qb. is a steel frame carrying RTE 25 over Conn Qb. in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 37,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,958 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 345 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 25
CrossesConn Qb.
Location0.2 MI W JCT SH 25 & I278
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates40.74132, -73.90256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width345 ft (105.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,781 (2019)
Projected traffic37,958 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$23.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Conn Qb. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 25 over Conn Qb. 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over Conn Qb. carry?

About 37,781 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over Conn Qb.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 345 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Conn Qb.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.