FLUSHING MW PK RD
Carrying FLUSHING MW PK RD over AQUACADE LAKE
IN FLUSHING MEADOW PK, Queens, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FLUSHING MW PK RD
The FLUSHING MW PK RD bridge in Queens, New York carries FLUSHING MW PK RD over AQUACADE LAKE. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 39.3 meters (129 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,262 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FLUSHING MW PK RD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 39.3 m (129 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,262 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002248379
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FLUSHING MW PK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FLUSHING MW PK RD 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 MW PK RD?
FLUSHING MW PK RD in Queens, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FLUSHING MW PK RD inspected?
FLUSHING MW PK RD'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 1,262 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLUSHING MW PK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FLUSHING MW PK RD?
FLUSHING MW PK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FLUSHING MW PK RD?
FLUSHING MW PK RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FLUSHING MW PK RD and does age affect safety?
FLUSHING MW PK RD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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