US Bridges

Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line

Poor

Kings County, New York · In Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243150

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,992
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,992 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,531 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFoster Avenue
CrossesNycta Brighton Line
LocationIn Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63431, -73.96261
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,992 (2020)
Projected traffic23,531 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line built?

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

What condition is Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line carry?

About 11,992 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Avenue over Nycta Brighton Line?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.