Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br
GoodQueens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247040
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,543
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 113 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,378 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br 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 2023.
How much traffic does Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?
About 8,543 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over LIRR Port Wash Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.