US Bridges

Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243439

Built
1894
131 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,822
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 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 2,822 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,951 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 212 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOcean Parkway
CrossesLIRR Bay-Ridge
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62808, -73.97095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.5 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,822 (2019)
Projected traffic3,951 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$19.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge 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 Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge carry?

About 2,822 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Parkway over LIRR Bay-Ridge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.