US Bridges

Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road

Fair

Queens County, New York · Over Cunningham Park Road · Structure no. 000000002267199

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,789
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 15,789 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,863 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrancis Lewis Bvd
CrossesPark Road Park Road
LocationOver Cunningham Park Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72912, -73.76829
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,789 (2016)
Projected traffic15,863 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road carry?

About 15,789 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Lewis Bvd over Park Road Park Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.