39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard
GoodQueens County, New York · In Sunnyside · Structure no. 000000002247330
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 745 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,815
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 13,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,879 by 2041. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard carry?
About 13,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard?
The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 39th Street over Amtrak/Lirr Coach Yard?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.