Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc
FairQueens County, New York · Jfk International Airport · Structure no. 000000005524590
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2016. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc 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 Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hov Overpass over Van Wyck Expway Van Wyc?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.