US Bridges

80th Road over LIRR Main Line

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Kew Gardens · Structure no. 000000002247220

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,248
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th Road over LIRR Main Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80th Road over LIRR Main Line in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1909, 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 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries80th Road
CrossesLIRR Main Line
LocationIn Kew Gardens
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71181, -73.83319
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2016)
Projected traffic3,147 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 80th Road over LIRR Main Line built?

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

What condition is 80th Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 80th Road over LIRR Main Line carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 80th Road 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns 80th Road over LIRR Main Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.