US Bridges

18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · Near Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243380

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,599
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 9,599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries18th Ave
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationNear Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62614, -73.98347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,599 (2018)
Projected traffic11,660 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$13 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 18th Ave 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 18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 9,599 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Ave over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.