US Bridges

3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive

Good

Kings County, New York · At Fort Hamilton · Structure no. 000000002244160

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,520
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive is a concrete arch - deck carrying 3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,994 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Carries3rd Avenue
CrossesShore Road Drive
LocationAt Fort Hamilton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63831, -74.02454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,520 (2020)
Projected traffic13,994 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive carry?

About 11,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue over Shore Road Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.