US Bridges

Glenmore Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta

Good

Kings County, New York · At Woodhaven · Structure no. 000000002243860

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,299
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenmore Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenmore Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,819 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlenmore Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta
LocationAt Woodhaven
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67217, -73.90281
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2019)
Projected traffic1,819 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Glenmore Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta 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 August 2024.

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

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.