US Bridges

Grand Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Good

Queens County, New York · At Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247440

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,453
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 7,453 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,488 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationAt Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73061, -73.88626
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,453 (2019)
Projected traffic7,488 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Grand Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w 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 2023.

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

About 7,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.