Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca
GoodKings County, New York · Over Gowanus Canal · Structure no. 000000002240240
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,906
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca is a steel movable - lift carrying Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 122 years old, older 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 8,906 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,819 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca carry?
About 8,906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.