US Bridges

Park Row over William ST

FairPosted for load

New York County, New York · Brooklyn Br over East Rvr · Structure no. 00000000224001A

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,845
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Row over William ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Row over William ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,183 by 2019. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Row
CrossesWilliam ST
LocationBrooklyn Br over East Rvr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71176, -74.00443
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,845 (1999)
Projected traffic15,183 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Row over William ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Park Row over William 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 Park Row over William ST carry?

About 10,845 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Row over William ST?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Park Row over William ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.