US Bridges

Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Aqueduct Race Track · Structure no. 000000002248190

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesAqueduct Prv Road
CrossesNorth Conduit Ave
LocationAt Aqueduct Race Track
Coordinates40.66666, -73.83291
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Aqueduct Prv Road over North Conduit Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.