US Bridges

Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd

Fair

Queens County, New York · .1 MI W JCT SH 25 & I495 · Structure no. 000000002248159

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,843
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 29,843 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,983 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodhaven Blvd
CrossesQueens Blvd Queens Blvd
Location.1 MI W JCT SH 25 & I495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73347, -73.8705
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,843 (2020)
Projected traffic29,983 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd carry?

About 29,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Blvd over Queens Blvd Queens Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.