US Bridges

149th Place over LIRR Port Wash Br

Good

Queens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247090

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,807
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

149th Place over LIRR Port Wash Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 149th Place over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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.

It carries about 1,807 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries149th Place
CrossesLIRR Port Wash Br
LocationIn Flushing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76265, -73.81492
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,807 (2016)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2036
Trucks8%
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is 149th Place 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,807 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 149th Place over LIRR Port Wash Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.