Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br
FairPosted for loadQueens County, New York · In Forest Park · Structure no. 000000002247590
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 129 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 load restriction.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Park Drive over LIRR Montauk Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.