US Bridges

RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Hunters Point · Structure no. 000000002247270

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,923
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 7,923 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,624 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
CrossesLirr- Arch ST Yard
LocationAt Hunters Point
RouteCity Street 25
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74305, -73.94903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,923 (2018)
Projected traffic9,624 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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$17 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard 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 RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard carry?

About 7,923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Lirr- Arch ST Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.