US Bridges

Flatbush Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002243260

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,825
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Flatbush Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flatbush Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 109 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 15,825 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,899 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 314 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFlatbush Avenue
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationNear Prospect Park
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66257, -73.96203
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width314 ft (95.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,825 (2020)
Projected traffic15,899 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$25 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flatbush Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Flatbush Avenue 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 July 2024.

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

About 15,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Flatbush Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 314 ft wide.

Who owns Flatbush Avenue over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.