US Bridges

Woodside Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Woodside · Structure no. 000000002247400

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,756
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodside Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a concrete arch - deck carrying Woodside Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916, 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 8,756 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,636 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodside Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationIn Woodside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74287, -73.89218
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,756 (2018)
Projected traffic10,636 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Woodside 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 2023.

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

About 8,756 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.