US Bridges

9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002243940

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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 5 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,366 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries9th Avenue
CrossesNycta Ind Subway
LocationIn Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64644, -73.99457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2017)
Projected traffic7,366 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Avenue over Nycta Ind Subway?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.