US Bridges

Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Forest Park · Structure no. 000000002248340

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Park Drive
CrossesMyrtle Avenue
LocationIn Forest Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70209, -73.85069
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Park Drive over Myrtle 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 Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Park Drive over Myrtle Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.