RTE 25A over Alley Creek
FairQueens County, New York · 0.3 E JCT SH 25A & C I Pk · Structure no. 000000002240440
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,735
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 25A over Alley Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 25A over Alley Creek in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 36,735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,907 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 25A over Alley Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is RTE 25A over Alley Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 25A over Alley Creek carry?
About 36,735 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 25A over Alley Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 25A over Alley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.