Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br
FairQueens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247050
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,382
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 112 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 6,382 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,523 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?
About 6,382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Bowne ST over LIRR Port Wash Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.