US Bridges

Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny

Good

Kings County, New York · At Brownsville · Structure no. 000000002243890

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,979
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,979 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,732 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSutter Avenue
CrossesN Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny
LocationAt Brownsville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66841, -73.90183
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,979 (2018)
Projected traffic11,732 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny 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 Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny carry?

About 5,979 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sutter Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li RR Ny?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.