US Bridges

Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue

Fair

Kings County, New York · Conduit Bvd & Atlantic Av · Structure no. 000000002244460

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,668
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 40,668 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,143 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesConduit Blvd.
CrossesAtlantic Avenue
LocationConduit Bvd & Atlantic Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68032, -73.87498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,668 (2024)
Projected traffic50,143 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue carry?

About 40,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Conduit Blvd. over Atlantic Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.