US Bridges

Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2

Fair

Queens County, New York · Northwest of Jfk · Structure no. 000000005525120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2 is a concrete culvert carrying Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCargo Service Road
CrossesJFK-JB2
LocationNorthwest of Jfk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66456, -73.79532
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Cargo Service Road over JFK-JB2?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.