US Bridges

East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243080

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN is a concrete continuous frame carrying East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 350 ft wide.

CarriesEast 18th Street
CrossesNycta Brighton LN
LocationIn Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64989, -73.96316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width350 ft (106.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2017)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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$32.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 350 ft wide.

Who owns East 18th Street over Nycta Brighton LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.