US Bridges

Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Middle Village · Structure no. 000000002247550

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,239
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 15,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,310 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEliot Avenue
CrossesLg Is/ Ny & Atlan
LocationAt Middle Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71382, -73.9029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,239 (2018)
Projected traffic15,310 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$20.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & 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 Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan carry?

About 15,239 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Eliot Avenue over Lg Is/ Ny & Atlan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.