Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln
FairKings County, New York · At Flatbush · Structure no. 000000002243490
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,291
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 109 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 8,291 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,071 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln 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 Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln carry?
About 8,291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Bedford Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Brkln?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.