US Bridges

Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · Between Ave H and Ave I · Structure no. 000000002243440

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,014
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 117 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 17,014 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,093 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConey Island Ave.
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationBetween Ave H and Ave I
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62864, -73.96583
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,014 (2019)
Projected traffic17,093 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Coney Island Ave. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 17,014 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Coney Island Ave. over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.