US Bridges

RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush

Fair

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

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,059 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
108,144
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 2,059 ft (627.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 25
Crosses24th Street Nycta Flush
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates40.75054, -73.94344
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans36 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,059 ft (627.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 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$43.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush carry?

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

How long is RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush?

The structure is 2,059 ft (627.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over 24th Street Nycta Flush?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.