Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive
FairNew York County, New York · Williamsburg Br East Rvr · Structure no. 000000002240039
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 6,670 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,526
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive is a steel suspension carrying Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive in New York County, New York. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 122 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 81,526 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,521 by 2041. The structure is 6,670 ft (2,033 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive carry?
About 81,526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive?
The structure is 6,670 ft (2,033 m) long with a longest span of 1,600 ft (487.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns Williamsburg Bridg over Fdr Drive Baruch Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.