US Bridges

Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk International Airport · Structure no. 000000005524320

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
1994 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2014. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesVit Overpass
CrossesBlue Parking Access Road
LocationJfk International Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64681, -73.78103
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (1994)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Vit Overpass over Blue Parking Access Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.