US Bridges

Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Kennedy Int:l Airport · Structure no. 000000005522110

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesService RD No 1
CrossesVan Wyck Expwy Van Wyck
LocationAt Kennedy Int:l Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64476, -73.79686
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD No 1 over Van Wyck Expwy Van Wyck?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.