US Bridges

44th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Woodside · Structure no. 000000002247420

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a concrete arch - deck carrying 44th 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries44th Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationAt Woodside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74143, -73.89134
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 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2019)
Projected traffic784 by 2039
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 44th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

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

What condition is 44th 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 44th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 44th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.