US Bridges

Metropolitan Ave over English Kills

Fair

Kings County, New York · One Mile East of Bq Exp · Structure no. 000000002240290

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,266
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metropolitan Ave over English Kills is a steel continuous movable - bascule carrying Metropolitan Ave over English Kills in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 30,266 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,408 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMetropolitan Ave
CrossesEnglish Kills
LocationOne Mile East of Bq Exp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71418, -73.93146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,266 (2020)
Projected traffic30,408 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Metropolitan Ave over English Kills built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Metropolitan Ave over English Kills 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Metropolitan Ave over English Kills carry?

About 30,266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Metropolitan Ave over English Kills?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Metropolitan Ave over English Kills?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.