Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth
FairKings County, New York · Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243120
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,706
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 5,706 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,196 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 65 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth carry?
About 5,706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Dorchester Road over NYC Transit Auth?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.