US Bridges

East Third Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243420

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Third Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Third 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Third Street
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62762, -73.97441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Third 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 East Third 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 East Third Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is East Third Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East Third Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.