Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker
FairPosted for loadQueens County, New York · Over Rikers Island Chnnl · Structure no. 000000002240660
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 4,147 ft
- 56 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,657
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,836 by 2041. The structure is 4,147 ft (1,264 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker 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 Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker carry?
About 12,657 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker?
The structure is 4,147 ft (1,264 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Rikers Island Br over Rikers Is.Channel Riker?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.