US Bridges

Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002243279

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,757
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN is a masonry arch - deck carrying Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 32,757 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,910 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 214 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEastern Parkway
CrossesNycta Franklin LN
LocationNear Prospect Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67108, -73.95895
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width214 ft (65.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,757 (2017)
Projected traffic32,910 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Parkway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN carry?

About 32,757 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 214 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Parkway over Nycta Franklin LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.