US Bridges

Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri

PoorPosted for load

New York County, New York · Brooklyn Br over East Rvr · Structure no. 000000002240019

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
5,989 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110,939
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri is a steel suspension carrying Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri in New York County, New York. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 142 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110,939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136,787 by 2041. The structure is 5,989 ft (1,825.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Bridge
CrossesI278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri
LocationBrooklyn Br over East Rvr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7081, -73.99951
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+72 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length5,989 ft (1,825.4 m)
Longest span1,596 ft (486.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,939 (2019)
Projected traffic136,787 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$792.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri carry?

About 110,939 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri?

The structure is 5,989 ft (1,825.4 m) long with a longest span of 1,596 ft (486.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Bridge over I278 Fdr Drive Fdr Dri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.