US Bridges

Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br

Good

Queens County, New York · In Richmond Hill · Structure no. 000000002247600

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,904
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,434 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Lane S.
CrossesLIRR Montauk Br
LocationIn Richmond Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7033, -73.83854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,904 (2020)
Projected traffic19,434 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br 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 Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br carry?

About 9,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Park Lane S. over LIRR Montauk Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.