US Bridges

13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243640

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,918
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 5,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,189 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries13th Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta
LocationIn Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62784, -73.99958
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,918 (2018)
Projected traffic7,189 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$15.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 13th 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta carry?

About 5,918 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.