FLUSHING MEADW PR
Carrying FLUSHING MEADW PR over STREAM N OF LIE
IN FLUSHING MEADOW PARK, Queens, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FLUSHING MEADW PR
The FLUSHING MEADW PR bridge in Queens, New York carries FLUSHING MEADW PR over STREAM N OF LIE. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 39.6 meters (130 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,427 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FLUSHING MEADW PR compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 39.6 m (130 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,427 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002248140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
FLUSHING MEADW PR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FLUSHING MEADW PR against other structures in Queens and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FLUSHING MEADW PR?
FLUSHING MEADW PR in Queens, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FLUSHING MEADW PR inspected?
FLUSHING MEADW PR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,427 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLUSHING MEADW PR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FLUSHING MEADW PR?
FLUSHING MEADW PR has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FLUSHING MEADW PR?
FLUSHING MEADW PR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FLUSHING MEADW PR and does age affect safety?
FLUSHING MEADW PR was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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