US Bridges

Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk Bldg 59 Depart Ramp · Structure no. 000000005524290

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
788 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
513
1987 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 718 by 2007. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesBldg 59 Dept Ramp
CrossesTaxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar
LocationJfk Bldg 59 Depart Ramp
Coordinates40.64855, -73.78203
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length788 ft (240.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (1987)
Projected traffic718 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar 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 Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar?

The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Taxicab Road Bldg 59 Ar?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.