US Bridges

43rd Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Elmhurst · Structure no. 000000002247410

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a concrete arch - deck carrying 43rd Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries43rd Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationAt Elmhurst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74214, -73.89172
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 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 width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2017)
Projected traffic868 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd 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 43rd Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 43rd 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.