US Bridges

South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound

Good

Queens County, New York · At Jfk Int:l Airport · Structure no. 000000005522190

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2012. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Service RD
CrossesJfk Expressway (outbound
LocationAt Jfk Int:l Airport
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65172, -73.78596
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1992)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2012
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Service RD over Jfk Expressway (outbound?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.