Rust Street over Flushing Avenue
FairQueens County, New York · At Maspeth · Structure no. 000000002248200
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,571
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rust Street over Flushing Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rust Street over Flushing Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 5 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 15,571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,915 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rust Street over Flushing Avenue built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Rust Street over Flushing Avenue 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Rust Street over Flushing Avenue carry?
About 15,571 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Rust Street over Flushing Avenue?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Rust Street over Flushing Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.