US Bridges

Eigth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S

Good

Kings County, New York · In Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243610

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,168
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eigth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eigth 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,168 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,137 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesEigth Avenue
CrossesNy & Atlantic/L Nycta S
LocationIn Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63456, -74.01045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,168 (2018)
Projected traffic11,137 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eigth 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 Eigth Avenue over Ny & Atlantic/L Nycta S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 9,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.