49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK
PoorPosted for loadQueens County, New York · At Sunnyside · Structure no. 000000002247290
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,628
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,628 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,817 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is 49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK carry?
About 11,628 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Avenue over Long Island RR AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.