US Bridges

Flatbush Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Flatbush · Structure no. 000000002243510

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,696
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flatbush Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flatbush 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 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 19,696 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,788 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFlatbush Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Flatbush
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63078, -73.9455
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,696 (2019)
Projected traffic19,788 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Flatbush 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 September 2024.

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

About 19,696 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.