US Bridges

Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Forest Park · Structure no. 000000002247620

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,071
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 89 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 9,071 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,113 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMyrtle Avenue
CrossesLIRR - Ex Rockaway LN
LocationIn Forest Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70227, -73.85246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,071 (2020)
Projected traffic9,113 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN carry?

About 9,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtle Avenue over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.