US Bridges

Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St)

Fair

Kings County, New York · Brooklyn Apprch-Brklyn Br · Structure no. 000000002267860

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,931
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St) in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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 32,931 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,085 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Br App
CrossesStorage (sand St)
LocationBrooklyn Apprch-Brklyn Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69993, -73.98885
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,931 (2019)
Projected traffic33,085 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St) carry?

About 32,931 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St)?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Br App over Storage (sand St)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.