Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay
FairQueens County, New York · Ramp from 5521239 Span 1 · Structure no. 00000000552123C
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 772 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,780
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay 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 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,793 by 2041. The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay carry?
About 2,780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay?
The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cross Bay Br Entr over Jamaica Bay?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.