US Bridges

Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line

PoorPosted for load

Kings County, New York · In Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243040

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line is a concrete continuous frame carrying Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 105 ft wide.

CarriesCrooke Avenue
CrossesNycta Brighton Line
LocationIn Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65292, -73.96221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2017)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Crooke Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.