US Bridges

Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard

FairPosted for load

New York County, New York · At Brooklyn Br.Over E.Rvr · Structure no. 00000000224001C

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard in New York County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl ST
CrossesTo Park Dept Yard
LocationAt Brooklyn Br.Over E.Rvr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71032, -74.00246
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST over To Park Dept Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.