3rd Street over Gowanus Canal
Poor Condition123 years old8,951 vehicles/day
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Kings |
| Location | Over Gowanus Canal |
| Carries | 3rd Street |
| Crosses | Gowanus Canal |
| Coordinates | 40.67622, -73.99035 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Movable - Bascule |
| Total Length | 107.0 ft (32.6 m) |
| Max Span | 55.8 ft (17 m) |
| Deck Width | 47.9 ft (14.6 m) |
| Deck Area | 476.0 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1903 (reconstructed 1982) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 8,951 (2016) |
| Truck Traffic | 3% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 624 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | City/Municipal Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000002240250 |