US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN

Good

Kings County, New York · Near Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002243250

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,081
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 12,081 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,675 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationNear Prospect Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66469, -73.96124
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,081 (2016)
Projected traffic14,675 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Washington Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN carry?

About 12,081 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.