US Bridges

Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Woodhaven · Structure no. 000000002248019

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,592
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 48,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,820 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodhaven Blvd
CrossesAtlantic Avenue
LocationIn Woodhaven
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6881, -73.84871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,592 (2019)
Projected traffic48,820 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$19.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue 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 Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue carry?

About 48,592 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Blvd over Atlantic Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.