147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line
FairQueens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247070
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,970
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,758 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line 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 147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line carry?
About 1,970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 147th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br Line?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.