US Bridges

Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN

FairPosted for load

Queens County, New York · At Forest Park · Structure no. 000000002247660

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
213 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Park Drive
CrossesLIRR - Ex Rockaway LN
LocationAt Forest Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7007, -73.85111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Park Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Park Drive over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.