US Bridges

Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN

PoorPosted for load

Kings County, New York · At Kensington · Structure no. 000000002243100

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,582
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,582 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,689 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBeverley Road
CrossesNycta Brighton LN
LocationAt Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.64435, -73.96452
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,582 (2020)
Projected traffic24,689 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN carry?

About 12,582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Beverley Road over Nycta Brighton LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.