US Bridges

16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243360

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,099
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 116 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,005 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 159 ft wide.

Carries16th Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationNear Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62532, -73.99146
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,099 (2016)
Projected traffic10,005 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$15.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 16th 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 5,099 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.