Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br
FairQueens County, New York · In Douglaston · Structure no. 000000002247170
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,608
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 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 5,608 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,004 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Douglaston Pkwy 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 2024.
How much traffic does Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?
About 5,608 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Douglaston Pkwy over LIRR Port Wash Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.