US Bridges

Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at

Good

Kings County, New York · At Woodhaven · Structure no. 000000002243850

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,817
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 4,817 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,851 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Avenue
CrossesRD under Span 3 Ny & at
LocationAt Woodhaven
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67341, -73.90312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,817 (2018)
Projected traffic5,851 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at 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 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at carry?

About 4,817 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Avenue over RD under Span 3 Ny & at?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.