US Bridges

ST Johns Place over Nycta Franklin LN

Good

Kings County, New York · At Crown Heights · Structure no. 000000002243180

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,396
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

ST Johns Place over Nycta Franklin LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Johns Place over Nycta Franklin LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 2,396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,701 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesST Johns Place
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationAt Crown Heights
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67263, -73.95839
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic2,396 (2018)
Projected traffic4,701 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Johns Place over Nycta Franklin LN built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is ST Johns 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 ST Johns Place over Nycta Franklin LN carry?

About 2,396 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Johns 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 ST Johns Place over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.