US Bridges

SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van

Good

Queens County, New York · Jfk International Airport · Structure no. 000000005524730

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2020. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW Restr Serv RD
CrossesVan Wyck Expressway Van
LocationJfk International Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64473, -73.79661
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SW Restr Serv RD over Van Wyck Expressway Van?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.