US Bridges

Seventh Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243600

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,912
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Seventh Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 116 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 8,912 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,826 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSeventh Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63537, -74.01326
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,912 (2020)
Projected traffic10,826 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Seventh Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta 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 Seventh Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta carry?

About 8,912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.