US Bridges

Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN

Good

Kings County, New York · At Crown Heights · Structure no. 000000002243170

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,104
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesSterling Place
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationAt Crown Heights
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67351, -73.95808
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2016)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin 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 Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Place over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.