US Bridges

71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Glendale · Structure no. 000000002248300

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,634
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,688 by 2019. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries71st Avenue
CrossesCooper Avenue
LocationAt Glendale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70695, -73.87464
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,634 (1999)
Projected traffic3,688 by 2019
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 71st Avenue over Cooper 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue carry?

About 2,634 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 71st Avenue over Cooper Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.