US Bridges

Flush Ave Service over Flushing Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Maspeth · Structure no. 000000002248220

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,494
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flush Ave Service over Flushing Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flush Ave Service over Flushing Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2019. 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).

CarriesFlush Ave Service
CrossesFlushing Avenue
LocationAt Maspeth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71756, -73.90999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,494 (1999)
Projected traffic2,092 by 2019
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flush Ave Service over Flushing Avenue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flush Ave Service 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 Flush Ave Service over Flushing Avenue carry?

About 1,494 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Flush Ave Service 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 Flush Ave Service over Flushing Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.