US Bridges

East 14th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Kensingston · Structure no. 000000002243450

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,077
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 14th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 14th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast 14th Street
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Kensingston
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62894, -73.96304
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2019)
Projected traffic2,908 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 14th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is East 14th 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East 14th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East 14th Street 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 51 ft wide.

Who owns East 14th Street over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.