US Bridges

East Drive over Bridle Path

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002244030

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Drive over Bridle Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Drive over Bridle Path in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
CrossesBridle Path
LocationIn Prospect Park
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66677, -73.96625
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2009)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over Bridle Path built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Drive over Bridle Path 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 East Drive over Bridle Path carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Drive over Bridle Path?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over Bridle Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.