221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br
GoodQueens County, New York · In Bayside · Structure no. 000000002247680
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,248
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 7,248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,147 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 221st Street over LIRR Port Wash 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 2023.
How much traffic does 221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?
About 7,248 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 221st Street over LIRR Port Wash Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.