MYRTLE AVENUE
Carrying MYRTLE AVENUE over LIRR - EX ROCKAWAY LN
IN FOREST PARK, Queens, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MYRTLE AVENUE
The MYRTLE AVENUE bridge in Queens, New York carries MYRTLE AVENUE over LIRR - EX ROCKAWAY LN. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.2 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,071 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MYRTLE AVENUE compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.2 m (109 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,071 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002247620
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MYRTLE AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MYRTLE AVENUE against other structures in Queens and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MYRTLE AVENUE?
MYRTLE AVENUE in Queens, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MYRTLE AVENUE inspected?
MYRTLE AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,071 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MYRTLE AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MYRTLE AVENUE?
MYRTLE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MYRTLE AVENUE?
MYRTLE AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MYRTLE AVENUE and does age affect safety?
MYRTLE AVENUE was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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