Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue
PoorKings County, New York · W of Prospect Park · Structure no. 000000002244470
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue carry?
About 2,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Seeley Street over Prospect Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.