Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br
FairQueens County, New York · At Bayside · Structure no. 000000002247140
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,970
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 97 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 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,012 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 80 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 Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash 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 Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?
About 8,970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Boulevard over LIRR Port Wash Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.