US Bridges

Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243580

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,017
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 6,017 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,309 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFifth Avenue
CrossesB.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63699, -74.01874
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,017 (2018)
Projected traffic7,309 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L carry?

About 6,017 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Avenue over B.Q.E. N Y & Atlantic/L?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.