US Bridges

RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt

Fair

Queens County, New York · East of Kennedy Airport · Structure no. 000000002248369

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,224
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 45,224 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,436 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 909
CrossesThurston Bsn Inlt
LocationEast of Kennedy Airport
RouteCity Street 909
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64541, -73.74846
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,224 (2018)
Projected traffic45,436 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt 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 RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt carry?

About 45,224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 909 over Thurston Bsn Inlt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.