US Bridges

RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr-

Good

Queens County, New York · At Sunnyside Yard · Structure no. 000000002247310

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,036 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
37,781
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr- is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr- in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,958 by 2041. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 99 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 25
CrossesMetro Transit Aut Lirr-
LocationAt Sunnyside Yard
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates40.74834, -73.9367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans19
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,036 ft (315.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,781 (2019)
Projected traffic37,958 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$81.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr- built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr- in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr- carry?

About 37,781 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr-?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Metro Transit Aut Lirr-?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.