US Bridges

Service Road over Flushing Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Maspeth · Structure no. 000000002248240

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Flushing Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service Road 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesService Road
CrossesFlushing Avenue
LocationAt Maspeth
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71657, -73.9113
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 Service Road over Flushing Avenue built?

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

What condition is Service Road 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 Service Road over Flushing Avenue carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Flushing Avenue?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Flushing Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.