US Bridges

Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk International Airport · Structure no. 000000005524770

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
529 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2000 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2020. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJfk International
CrossesTerminal 4 Arrivals
LocationJfk International Airport
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64343, -73.78618
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2000)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2020
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$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals 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 International over Terminal 4 Arrivals carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk International over Terminal 4 Arrivals?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.