US Bridges

41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Elmhurst · Structure no. 000000002247390

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,848
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 109 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 5 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 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,387 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries41st Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationAt Elmhurst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74495, -73.89346
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,848 (2017)
Projected traffic5,387 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 3,848 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 41st Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.