US Bridges

80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R

Good

Queens County, New York · In Glendale · Structure no. 000000002247570

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,528
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,528 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,219 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries80th ST
Crosses77th Ave. Long Island R
LocationIn Glendale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7071, -73.86911
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,528 (2018)
Projected traffic15,219 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R carry?

About 12,528 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 80th ST over 77th Ave. Long Island R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.