US Bridges

Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Jacob Riis Park · Structure no. 000000002248230

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeach Chan DR WB
CrossesBeach Chan DR EB
LocationIn Jacob Riis Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.57134, -73.86934
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Chan DR WB over Beach Chan DR EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.