US Bridges

Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Kew Gardens · Structure no. 000000002247240

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,225
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 117 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 6,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,562 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLefferts Blvd
CrossesLIRR Main Line
LocationIn Kew Gardens
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70906, -73.83013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,225 (2016)
Projected traffic7,562 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Lefferts Blvd 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 Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line carry?

About 6,225 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lefferts Blvd over LIRR Main Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.