Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal
PoorClosed to trafficKings County, New York · Over Gowanus Canal · Structure no. 000000002240260
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 914
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal is a steel movable - swing carrying Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 914 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Carroll 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal carry?
About 914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.