US Bridges

Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line

FairPosted for load

Queens County, New York · In Woodside · Structure no. 000000002247120

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,707
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,147 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodside Avenue
CrossesLIRR Main Line
LocationIn Woodside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74414, -73.90112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,707 (2018)
Projected traffic8,147 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$22.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line built?

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

What condition is Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main 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 2024.

How much traffic does Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line carry?

About 6,707 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Woodside Avenue over LIRR Main Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.