US Bridges

60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic

FairPosted for load

Queens County, New York · In Woodside · Structure no. 000000002247540

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Carries60th Street
CrossesL.I.-Ny& Atlantic
LocationIn Woodside
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71461, -73.90579
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic 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 60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 60th Street over L.I.-Ny& Atlantic?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.