US Bridges

West Drive over Meadow Port Arch

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002244020

Built
1870
155 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Drive over Meadow Port Arch is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Drive over Meadow Port Arch in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1870, so it is 155 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 120 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Drive
CrossesMeadow Port Arch
LocationIn Prospect Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6701, -73.97125
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic236 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Drive over Meadow Port Arch built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Drive over Meadow Port Arch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Drive over Meadow Port Arch carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is West Drive over Meadow Port Arch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns West Drive over Meadow Port Arch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.