US Bridges

Pitkin Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta

Good

Kings County, New York · At East New York · Structure no. 000000002243870

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,554
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitkin Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitkin Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 110 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 8,554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,785 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPitkin Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta
LocationAt East New York
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67091, -73.90241
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,554 (2018)
Projected traffic16,785 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Pitkin 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 Pitkin Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta carry?

About 8,554 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.