Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal

Fair Condition86 years old22,902 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyKings
LocationUnder I278 Over Gowanus C
CarriesHamilton Avenue
CrossesRTE I278 Gowanus Canal
Coordinates40.67157, -73.99831

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length150.9 ft (46 m)
Max Span62.3 ft (19 m)
Deck Width56.8 ft (17.3 m)
Deck Area795.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,902 (2019)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000002240232

Nearby Bridges

Hamilton Avenue over RTE I278 Gowanus Canal 0.0 mi Fair Ninth Street over Nycta F Line Gowanus Ca 0.2 mi Good RTE I278 over Hamilton Ave. 0.2 mi Fair RTE I278 over Ramp To Hamilton 0.3 mi Good RTE I278 over Hamilton Avenue 0.3 mi Fair RTE I278 over At Clinton ST 0.3 mi Fair RTE 27 over RTE 27 0.3 mi Good RTE 27 over RTE 27 0.4 mi Fair RTE 27 over RTE 27 0.4 mi Good RTE 27 over 17th Street 0.4 mi Fair