US Bridges

37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation

Good

Queens County, New York · At Jackson Heights · Structure no. 000000002247370

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,782
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,346 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries37th Avenue
CrossesCSX Transprtation
LocationAt Jackson Heights
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74855, -73.89568
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,782 (2018)
Projected traffic11,346 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$15.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 5,782 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Avenue over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.