US Bridges

39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard

Good

Queens County, New York · In Sunnyside · Structure no. 000000002247640

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
527 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,815
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 114 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 13,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,879 by 2041. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries39th Street S
CrossesAMTRAK & Lirryard
LocationIn Sunnyside
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74895, -73.92516
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,815 (2018)
Projected traffic13,879 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$26.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard carry?

About 13,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 39th Street S over AMTRAK & Lirryard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.