Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li
FairKings County, New York · At Bay Ridge · Structure no. 000000002243320
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 111 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 11,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,994 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 74 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?
About 11,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Third Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.