US Bridges

Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout

Good

Queens County, New York · At Laguardia Airport · Structure no. 000000005525291

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
735 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTerminal C Departu
CrossesTerminal C Arrivals Sout
LocationAt Laguardia Airport
Coordinates40.76773, -73.86219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$13.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Terminal C Departu over Terminal C Arrivals Sout?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.