Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam
PoorPosted for loadQueens County, New York · Flushing Meadow Park · Structure no. 000000002270690
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,718
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam is a concrete frame carrying Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,718 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,005 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam carry?
About 5,718 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Flushing Mdow Pk over Tide Gate Dam?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).