The Brooklyn Bridge was sold to gullible tourists so many times it became a saying.
The Brooklyn Bridge was sold to gullible tourists so many times it became a saying.
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 14,000 vehicles per day and is 96 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 52.4 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 12 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 1165 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
About 12 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 14,000 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 24 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1930
96 years old
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Thru)
Total Length
1,165 ft
355.1 m
Deck Width
24 ft
7.3 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
173 ft
longest unsupported section (52.7 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
12 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
14,000vehicles/day
34.90216°N, 117.02713°W
Steel Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.