US Bridges

Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002244050

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream is a masonry arch - deck carrying Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCentral Drive
CrossesProspct Pk Stream
LocationIn Prospect Park
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66234, -73.96912
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic138 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$14.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream 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 Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Central Drive over Prospct Pk Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.