US Bridges

Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243590

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,475
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 113 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 11,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,517 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth Avenue
CrossesNy & Atlantic/L Nycta S
LocationIn Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63622, -74.01604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,475 (2020)
Projected traffic22,517 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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$14.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S carry?

About 11,475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.