Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic
FairKings County, New York · Over Newtown Creek · Structure no. 000000002240370
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,076 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,496
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic is a steel movable - bascule carrying Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 25,496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,615 by 2041. The structure is 1,076 ft (328 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic carry?
About 25,496 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic?
The structure is 1,076 ft (328 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Greenpoint Avenue over Newtown Creek Atlantic?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.