US Bridges

Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation

Fair

Queens County, New York · Jfk Bldg 59 Depart Appr · Structure no. 000000005525050

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
513
1987 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation is a concrete frame carrying Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation 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 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesBldg 59 Dept Ramp
CrossesTerminal 7 Recirculation
LocationJfk Bldg 59 Depart Appr
Coordinates40.64754, -73.78156
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (1987)
Projected traffic718 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation built?

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

What condition is Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation 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 Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Bldg 59 Dept Ramp over Terminal 7 Recirculation?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.