US Bridges

Nostrand Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Good

Kings County, New York · At Flatbush · Structure no. 000000002243500

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,633
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nostrand Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nostrand Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 116 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,633 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,682 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNostrand Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Flatbush
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63056, -73.94745
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,633 (2020)
Projected traffic10,682 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nostrand Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nostrand Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 10,633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.