US Bridges

Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w

Good

Queens County, New York · At Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247460

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,401
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w is a concrete culvert carrying Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,961 by 2027. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCaldwell Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cp&p&w
LocationAt Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72479, -73.88488
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2007)
Projected traffic1,961 by 2027
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&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 2024.

How much traffic does Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Avenue over CSX Trans/Cp&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.