US Bridges

RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am

Fair

Queens County, New York · Queensboro Br Ovr East Rv · Structure no. 00000000224004E

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,623 ft
94 main spans
Daily traffic
108,144
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 108,144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,652 by 2041. The structure is 3,623 ft (1,104.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
Crosses25 X Jackson Avenue Am
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75252, -73.94436
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans94
Design loadH 15
Structure length3,623 ft (1,104.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,144 (2019)
Projected traffic108,652 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$77.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am carry?

About 108,144 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am?

The structure is 3,623 ft (1,104.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over 25 X Jackson Avenue Am?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.