US Bridges

Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR

Fair

Queens County, New York · Bin 123B to 123A Span 6 · Structure no. 00000000552123B

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,113
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 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 4,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,132 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Bay Br Appr
CrossesBeach Channel DR
LocationBin 123B to 123A Span 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.5882, -73.81774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,113 (2016)
Projected traffic4,132 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR carry?

About 4,113 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Bay Br Appr over Beach Channel DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.