PITKIN AVENUE
Carrying PITKIN AVENUE over N Y & ATLANTIC/LI, NYCTA
AT EAST NEW YORK, Kings, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PITKIN AVENUE
The PITKIN AVENUE bridge in Kings, New York carries PITKIN AVENUE over N Y & ATLANTIC/LI, NYCTA. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,554 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PITKIN 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
- 1915
- Last Reconstructed
- 2005
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,554 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002243870
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PITKIN 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 PITKIN 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 PITKIN AVENUE?
PITKIN AVENUE in Kings, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PITKIN AVENUE inspected?
PITKIN 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 8,554 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PITKIN AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PITKIN AVENUE?
PITKIN AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PITKIN AVENUE?
PITKIN AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PITKIN AVENUE and does age affect safety?
PITKIN AVENUE was built in 1915, making it 111 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.
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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