NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN
Carrying NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN over RTE 27
AT HOWARD BEACH, Queens, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN
The NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN bridge in Queens, New York carries NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN over RTE 27. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 43,591 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN compares
Live comparison across New York.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43,591 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000007705650
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN 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 NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN 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 NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN?
NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN in Queens, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN inspected?
NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN'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 43,591 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN.
Who is responsible for maintaining NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN?
Ownership is not specified for NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN in the NBI.
How old is NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN and does age affect safety?
NYCTA ROCKAWAY LN was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.
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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