US Bridges

Murray Street over Long Island-Pw Br

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247110

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,311
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Street over Long Island-Pw Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Street over Long Island-Pw 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 4,311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,035 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMurray Street
CrossesLong Island-Pw Br
LocationIn Flushing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7626, -73.81251
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,311 (2016)
Projected traffic6,035 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Street over Long Island-Pw Br built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Murray Street over Long Island-Pw 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 2023.

How much traffic does Murray Street over Long Island-Pw Br carry?

About 4,311 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Murray Street over Long Island-Pw Br?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Street over Long Island-Pw Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.