US Bridges

Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Long Island City · Structure no. 000000002247260

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,018
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 129 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 19,018 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,107 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Avenue
CrossesLong Island RR
LocationAt Long Island City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74334, -73.95124
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,018 (2019)
Projected traffic19,107 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR 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 Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR carry?

About 19,018 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Avenue over Long Island RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.