US Bridges

Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Vanderveer Park · Structure no. 000000002243530

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,945
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 119 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 7,945 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,651 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 300 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlbany Av & Av H
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Vanderveer Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63247, -73.93703
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width300 ft (91.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,945 (2020)
Projected traffic9,651 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$42.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Albany Av & Av H 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 Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 7,945 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 300 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Av & Av H over N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.