US Bridges

Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk

Good

Kings County, New York · At Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243839

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,287
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 19,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,377 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesFourth Avenue
CrossesNycta Bmt Yard Tk
LocationAt Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65338, -74.00546
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,287 (2019)
Projected traffic19,377 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk 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 Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk carry?

About 19,287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Avenue over Nycta Bmt Yard Tk?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.