US Bridges

149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br

Good

Queens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247080

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 101 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries149th Street
CrossesLIRR Port Wash Br
LocationIn Flushing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76253, -73.8161
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 149th Street over LIRR Port Wash Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.