US Bridges

102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90

Good

Queens County, New York · At LA Guardia Airport · Structure no. 000000005522290

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,304
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 89 years old, older 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 7,304 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,338 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries102nd Street
CrossesGcp G9W Roadway RTE 90
LocationAt LA Guardia Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77008, -73.86814
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,304 (2011)
Projected traffic7,338 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90 carry?

About 7,304 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd Street over Gcp G9W Roadway RTE 90?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.