FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CROOKE AVENUE

Carrying CROOKE AVENUE over NYCTA Brighton Line

IN KENSINGTON, Kings, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CROOKE AVENUE

The CROOKE AVENUE bridge in Kings, New York carries CROOKE AVENUE over NYCTA Brighton Line. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,375 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How CROOKE AVENUE compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of New York bridges
308
Bridges in Kings · 10 in Poor condition
CROOKE AVENUE 29.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.3
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
31.9 m (105 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
1,375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002243040

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CROOKE AVENUE 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 CROOKE AVENUE against other structures in Kings 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 CROOKE AVENUE?

CROOKE AVENUE in Kings, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CROOKE AVENUE inspected?

CROOKE AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,375 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CROOKE AVENUE 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 CROOKE AVENUE?

CROOKE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CROOKE AVENUE?

CROOKE AVENUE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is CROOKE AVENUE and does age affect safety?

CROOKE AVENUE was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

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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