US Bridges

Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243620

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,787
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 11,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,842 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesFort Hamilton
CrossesNycta N Y & Atlantic/Li
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63234, -74.00665
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,787 (2017)
Projected traffic11,842 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Hamilton over Nycta 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li carry?

About 11,787 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Hamilton over Nycta N Y & Atlantic/Li?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.