US Bridges

RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X

Fair

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

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,185 ft
43 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 2,185 ft (666 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
CrossesQueens Plaza South 25 X
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75239, -73.94397
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans43 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,185 ft (666 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 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 traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$47.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X built?

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

What condition is RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X?

The structure is 2,185 ft (666 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Queens Plaza South 25 X?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.