US Bridges

Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Long Island City · Structure no. 000000002247300

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
771 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
32,619
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 32,619 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,772 by 2041. The structure is 771 ft (235 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesThomson Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Yard Long Islan
LocationIn Long Island City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74592, -73.9406
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length771 ft (235 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,619 (2019)
Projected traffic32,772 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$54.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan carry?

About 32,619 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan?

The structure is 771 ft (235 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Thomson Avenue over AMTRAK Yard Long Islan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.