US Bridges

Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN

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Kings County, New York · Ditmas Ave/Nycta"b"line · Structure no. 000000002243130

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,423
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 7,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,392 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesDitmas Avenue
CrossesNycta-Brighton LN
LocationDitmas Ave/Nycta"b"line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6373, -73.96318
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,423 (2019)
Projected traffic10,392 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditmas Avenue 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 Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN carry?

About 7,423 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ditmas Avenue over Nycta-Brighton LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.