US Bridges

Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro

FairPosted for load

Queens County, New York · Roosevelt Islnd in East R · Structure no. 000000002240640

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
958 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,205
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro is a steel movable - lift carrying Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,176 by 2041. The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Is Brdg
Crosses36th Ave East River Ro
LocationRoosevelt Islnd in East R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76382, -73.94656
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length958 ft (292 m)
Longest span418 ft (127.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,205 (2018)
Projected traffic12,176 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$95 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro carry?

About 6,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro?

The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long with a longest span of 418 ft (127.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Is Brdg over 36th Ave East River Ro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.