US Bridges

52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Good

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243390

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,216
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,216 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,502 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries52nd Street
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62634, -73.98226
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,216 (2019)
Projected traffic4,502 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 3,216 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.