US Bridges

Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin

Fair

Queens County, New York · .4 MI S Gcp & 678I · Structure no. 000000002267160

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,601
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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 14,601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,669 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Avenue
CrossesPark Road Nycta Flushin
Location.4 MI S Gcp & 678I
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75296, -73.85118
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,601 (2020)
Projected traffic14,669 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin 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 Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin carry?

About 14,601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Avenue over Park Road Nycta Flushin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.