RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay

Fair Condition59 years old18,736 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyQueens
LocationCross Bay Vets Mem Bridge
CarriesRTE 900
CrossesJamaica Bay
Coordinates40.59045, -73.81942

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length2102.0 ft (640.7 m)
Max Span274.9 ft (83.8 m)
Deck Width98.1 ft (29.9 m)
Deck Area19156.9 sq m
Main Spans15
Year Built1967 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,736 (2011)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000005521239

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