US Bridges

Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk Term 1 over Front RD · Structure no. 00000000552427A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jfk Bldg 55 Deprt over Jfk Bldg 55 Arriv is a steel 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 2,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,346 by 2018. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 25 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
Coordinates40.64444, -73.79103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (1998)
Projected traffic3,346 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$4.3 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 2,390 vehicles per day (1998 count).

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

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.