US Bridges

17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243370

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 119 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Carries17 TH Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationNear Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6258, -73.98695
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 17 TH 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 17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 17 TH Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.