US Bridges

Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk Int Airport · Structure no. 000000005522640

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
643 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,743
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2012. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAjo Overpass
CrossesLocal Road Jfk Expwy (j
LocationJfk Int Airport
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64558, -73.78734
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,743 (1992)
Projected traffic5,240 by 2012
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j 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 Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j carry?

About 3,743 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ajo Overpass over Local Road Jfk Expwy (j?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.