US Bridges

Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road

Fair

Queens County, New York · I295 over East River · Structure no. 00000000552126A

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
798 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,466
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 27,466 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,096 by 2041. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCrs Islnd Parkway
CrossesCip Service Road
LocationI295 over East River
RouteInterstate 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78893, -73.78985
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,466 (2016)
Projected traffic35,096 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$18.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road 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 Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road carry?

About 27,466 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crs Islnd Parkway over Cip Service Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.