Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B
FairKings County, New York · At Park Slope · Structure no. 000000002243280
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,144
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 117 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 5,144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,094 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B carry?
About 5,144 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth Avenue over Long Island-Atl B?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.