LIRR BUSHWICK BR.
Carrying LIRR BUSHWICK BR. over FLUSHING AVENUE
AT MASPETH, Queens, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LIRR BUSHWICK BR.
The LIRR BUSHWICK BR. bridge in Queens, New York carries LIRR BUSHWICK BR. over FLUSHING AVENUE. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 15,076 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LIRR BUSHWICK BR. compares
Live comparison across New York.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,076 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000007705000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIRR BUSHWICK BR. 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 LIRR BUSHWICK BR. 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 LIRR BUSHWICK BR.?
LIRR BUSHWICK BR. in Queens, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LIRR BUSHWICK BR. inspected?
LIRR BUSHWICK BR.'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 15,076 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIRR BUSHWICK BR. is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LIRR BUSHWICK BR.?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LIRR BUSHWICK BR..
Who is responsible for maintaining LIRR BUSHWICK BR.?
Ownership is not specified for LIRR BUSHWICK BR. in the NBI.
How old is LIRR BUSHWICK BR. and does age affect safety?
LIRR BUSHWICK BR. 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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