US Bridges

Montgomery Street over Nycta Franklin LN

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002243240

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Street over Nycta Franklin LN is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Montgomery Street 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 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMontgomery Street
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationNear Prospect Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66649, -73.96061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic927 (2015)
Projected traffic1,298 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Street 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 Montgomery 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 October 2023.

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

About 927 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Street over Nycta Franklin LN?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Street over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.