US Bridges

69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w

FairPosted for load

Queens County, New York · At Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247490

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,878
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 7,878 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,915 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries69th Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Cp/P&w
LocationAt Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71516, -73.8874
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,878 (2018)
Projected traffic7,915 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/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 69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w carry?

About 7,878 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 69th Street over CSX Trans/Cp/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.