US Bridges

Eliot Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247470

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,273
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eliot Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a steel other carrying Eliot Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 9,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,316 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEliot Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationAt Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7224, -73.88481
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,273 (2019)
Projected traffic9,316 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eliot 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 2024.

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

About 9,273 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.