Carroll Street over Gowanus Canal

Poor Condition137 years old914 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyKings
LocationOver Gowanus Canal
CarriesCarroll Street
CrossesGowanus Canal
Coordinates40.67825, -73.98932

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length107.9 ft (32.9 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area279.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1889 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic914 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000002240260

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