US Bridges

Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Maspeth · Structure no. 000000002247530

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,127
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,778 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrews Avenue
CrossesLg Is/N.Y.& Atlan
LocationIn Maspeth
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71536, -73.90744
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2016)
Projected traffic5,778 by 2036
Trucks8%
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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Avenue over Lg Is/N.Y.& Atlan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.