US Bridges

RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge

Fair

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

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
86,098
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 86,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,502 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 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
CrossesQueensboro Bridge
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75641, -73.95321
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,098 (2010)
Projected traffic86,502 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge built?

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

What condition is RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge carry?

About 86,098 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Queensboro Bridge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.