50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li
FairKings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243400
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,935 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 50th 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 50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?
About 3,240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 50th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.