US Bridges

Brooklyn Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Flatbush · Structure no. 000000002243520

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,229
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brooklyn Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 5,229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,260 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Flatbush
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63121, -73.94167
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,229 (2018)
Projected traffic10,260 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Brooklyn 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 August 2023.

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

About 5,229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.