US Bridges

Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake

Fair

Queens County, New York · In Flushing Meadow Pk · Structure no. 000000002248379

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1960, 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,767 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesFlushing Mw Pk RD
CrossesAquacade Lake
LocationIn Flushing Meadow Pk
Coordinates40.73864, -73.83821
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2019)
Projected traffic1,767 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Flushing Mw Pk RD over Aquacade Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).