US Bridges

Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Poor

Queens County, New York · In Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247500

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,766
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a concrete frame carrying Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 518 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMetropolitan Ave
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationIn Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71227, -73.88876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width518 ft (157.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,766 (2019)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$44.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

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

What condition is Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 15,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 518 ft wide.

Who owns Metropolitan Ave over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.