Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay
FairQueens County, New York · Crossbayblvd & Jamaicabay · Structure no. 000000002240499
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,844 ft
- 34 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,207
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 22,207 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,311 by 2041. The structure is 2,844 ft (866.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay 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 Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay carry?
About 22,207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay?
The structure is 2,844 ft (866.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Cross Bay Blvd over Jamaica Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.