US Bridges

Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk Term 1 over Front RD · Structure no. 000000005524270

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,227 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,746 by 2018. The structure is 1,227 ft (374 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJfk Bldg 55 Deprt
CrossesJfk Bldg 55 Arriv
LocationJfk Term 1 over Front RD
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64348, -73.79004
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,227 ft (374 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (1998)
Projected traffic4,746 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$21.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv 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 Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv?

The structure is 1,227 ft (374 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.