Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake
PoorQueens County, New York · In Flushing Meadows Park · Structure no. 000000002248260
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 272
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 272 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake carry?
About 272 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Flushing Meadw Pk over Meadow Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).