Sixth Avenue
Carrying Sixth Avenue over NY & Atlantic/L, NYCTA S
IN BOROUGH PARK, Kings, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Sixth Avenue
The Sixth Avenue bridge in Kings, New York carries Sixth Avenue over NY & Atlantic/L, NYCTA S. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,475 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Sixth Avenue compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1912
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 54.9 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,475 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002243590
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Sixth Avenue is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Sixth 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 Sixth Avenue?
Sixth Avenue in Kings, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Sixth Avenue inspected?
Sixth 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 11,475 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sixth Avenue is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Sixth Avenue?
Sixth Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Sixth Avenue?
Sixth Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Sixth Avenue and does age affect safety?
Sixth Avenue was built in 1912, making it 114 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
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.
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