Union Street over Gowanus Canal
FairKings County, New York · Over Gowanus Canal · Structure no. 000000002240270
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,179
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Gowanus Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Union Street over Gowanus Canal in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 5 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 4,179 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,076 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over Gowanus Canal built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Street over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Union Street over Gowanus Canal carry?
About 4,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Union 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 46 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Gowanus Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.