FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PEARL ST TO BROOKL

Carrying PEARL ST TO BROOKL over TO PARK DEPT YARD

AT BROOKLYN BR.OVER E.RVR, New York, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PEARL ST TO BROOKL

The PEARL ST TO BROOKL bridge in New York, New York carries PEARL ST TO BROOKL over TO PARK DEPT YARD. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 94.5 meters (310 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PEARL ST TO BROOKL compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of New York bridges
299
Bridges in New York · 9 in Poor condition
PEARL ST TO BROOKL 30.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.3
Serviceability /30
9.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
2013
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
94.5 m (310 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
00000000224001C

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

PEARL ST TO BROOKL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PEARL ST TO BROOKL against other structures in New York and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PEARL ST TO BROOKL?

PEARL ST TO BROOKL in New York, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PEARL ST TO BROOKL inspected?

PEARL ST TO BROOKL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PEARL ST TO BROOKL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PEARL ST TO BROOKL?

PEARL ST TO BROOKL has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PEARL ST TO BROOKL?

PEARL ST TO BROOKL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PEARL ST TO BROOKL and does age affect safety?

PEARL ST TO BROOKL was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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