US Bridges

60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243350

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,363
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 118 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 9,363 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,374 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries60th Street
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62533, -73.99275
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,363 (2018)
Projected traffic11,374 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 60th Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 9,363 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 60th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.