US Bridges

Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN

Good

Kings County, New York · At Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243110

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,569
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,890 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesCortelyou Road
CrossesNycta Brighton LN
LocationAt Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64142, -73.96397
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2018)
Projected traffic12,890 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Cortelyou Road over Nycta Brighton LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.