US Bridges

Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street

Good

Kings County, New York · Above S. End of Interb · Structure no. 000000002230220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,760
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,856 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesHighland Blvd NB
CrossesVermont Street
LocationAbove S. End of Interb
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68022, -73.896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,760 (2020)
Projected traffic11,856 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street carry?

About 9,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Blvd NB over Vermont Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.