US Bridges

Ocean Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Flatbush · Structure no. 000000002243480

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,581
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1908, 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 21,581 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,682 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesOcean Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Flatbush
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62956, -73.95712
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.
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 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 rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,581 (2020)
Projected traffic21,682 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 21,581 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.