US Bridges

RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st

Fair

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

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,716 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
108,144
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 108,144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,652 by 2041. The structure is 1,716 ft (523 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
Crosses25 X 22nd Street 21st
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75174, -73.94299
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans42 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,716 ft (523 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,144 (2017)
Projected traffic108,652 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$36.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st carry?

About 108,144 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st?

The structure is 1,716 ft (523 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over 25 X 22nd Street 21st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.