US Bridges

Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243410

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,914
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 118 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 10,914 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,258 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62729, -73.9765
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,914 (2019)
Projected traffic13,258 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta 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 Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta carry?

About 10,914 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.