US Bridges

Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247480

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,253
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a concrete slab carrying Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 250 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper Blvd S
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationAt Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71628, -73.88689
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width250 ft (76.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,253 (2019)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$26 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Juniper Blvd S 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 Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 2,253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 250 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Blvd S over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.