Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek
FairQueens County, New York · Rockaway Blvd over Hook · Structure no. 000000002300130
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,178
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 81,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,663 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek 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 Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek carry?
About 81,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Rockaway Blvd over Hook Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.