US Bridges

5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Borough Park · Structure no. 000000002244480

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,655
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD is a masonry arch - deck carrying 5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1850, so it is 175 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 12,655 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,373 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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Carries5th Avenue
CrossesGreenwood Cem RD
LocationIn Borough Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6538, -74.00127
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,655 (2020)
Projected traffic15,373 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD carry?

About 12,655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Avenue over Greenwood Cem RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.