US Bridges

Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002243230

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,845
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 6 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesCrown Street
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationNear Prospect Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66736, -73.96028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2015)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2035
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Crown Street over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.