US Bridges

102nd Street over Hawtree Basin

Good

Queens County, New York · 102nd ST at Howard Beach · Structure no. 000000002248250

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,241
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd Street over Hawtree Basin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd Street over Hawtree Basin in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,359 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries102nd Street
CrossesHawtree Basin
Location102nd ST at Howard Beach
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65617, -73.83047
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,241 (2018)
Projected traffic6,359 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 102nd Street over Hawtree Basin built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102nd Street over Hawtree Basin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 102nd Street over Hawtree Basin carry?

About 3,241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 102nd Street over Hawtree Basin?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd Street over Hawtree Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.