Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br.
FairQueens County, New York · In Flushing · Structure no. 000000002247060
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,202
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br. in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 112 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,963 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br. built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br. carry?
About 8,202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br.?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Parsons Blvd over LIRR Port Wash Br.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.