US Bridges

Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Elmhurst · Structure no. 000000002247180

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,453
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 116 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.

It carries about 7,453 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,488 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesLIRR Main Line
LocationIn Elmhurst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73383, -73.88355
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,453 (2019)
Projected traffic7,488 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Grand Ave 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 Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line carry?

About 7,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over LIRR Main Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.