Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal
FairKings County, New York · Under I278 over Gowanus C · Structure no. 000000002240231
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,902
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,009 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 53 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal carry?
About 22,902 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.