US Bridges

Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai

Fair

Queens County, New York · Ramp Attach to 55123D SN3 · Structure no. 00000000552123E

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
576 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,038
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 4,038 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,056 by 2041. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCross Bay Br Exit
CrossesSeawall Promenade Jamai
LocationRamp Attach to 55123D SN3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58791, -73.81934
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,038 (2016)
Projected traffic4,056 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai 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 Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai carry?

About 4,038 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Bay Br Exit over Seawall Promenade Jamai?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.