US Bridges

Bergen Road over JFK-JB1

Fair

Queens County, New York · West of Jfk · Structure no. 000000005525140

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

About this bridge

Bergen Road over JFK-JB1 is a concrete culvert carrying Bergen Road over JFK-JB1 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBergen Road
CrossesJFK-JB1
LocationWest of Jfk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66029, -73.80857
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 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
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bergen Road over JFK-JB1 built?

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

What condition is Bergen Road over JFK-JB1 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 Bergen Road over JFK-JB1 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bergen Road over JFK-JB1?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Bergen Road over JFK-JB1?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.