Grand Street over Newtown Creek
PoorPosted for loadKings County, New York · Over Newtown Creek · Structure no. 000000002240390
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,303
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Street over Newtown Creek is a steel movable - swing carrying Grand Street over Newtown Creek in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 124 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,303 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,351 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Street over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Grand Street over Newtown Creek 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 Grand Street over Newtown Creek carry?
About 10,303 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Grand Street over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Street over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.