3rd Street over Gowanus Canal
PoorKings County, New York · Over Gowanus Canal · Structure no. 000000002240250
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,951
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Gowanus Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying 3rd Street over Gowanus Canal in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,951 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,873 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 3rd Street over Gowanus Canal built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is 3rd Street over Gowanus Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Gowanus Canal carry?
About 8,951 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Gowanus Canal?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Gowanus Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.