7TH AVENUE
Carrying 7TH AVENUE over NYCTA BMT YARD
AT BOROUGH PARK, Kings, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 7TH AVENUE
The 7TH AVENUE bridge in Kings, New York carries 7TH AVENUE over NYCTA BMT YARD. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,914 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 7TH 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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,914 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002243920
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 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 7TH 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 7TH 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 7TH AVENUE?
7TH AVENUE in Kings, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 7TH AVENUE inspected?
7TH 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 13,914 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 7TH 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 7TH AVENUE?
7TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 7TH AVENUE?
7TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is 7TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
7TH AVENUE was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
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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