US Bridges

Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243140

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,824
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li 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 3,824 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,354 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNewkirk Avenue
CrossesNycta Brighton Li
LocationIn Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63574, -73.9629
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,824 (2020)
Projected traffic5,354 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li built?

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

What condition is Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li 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 Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li carry?

About 3,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Newkirk Avenue over Nycta Brighton Li?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.