Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta
FairKings County, New York · At Brownsville · Structure no. 000000002243900
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,046
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,046 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,064 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta carry?
About 5,046 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Blake Avenue over N Y & Atlantic/Li Nycta?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.