US Bridges

86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach

Good

Kings County, New York · At Bensonhurst · Structure no. 000000002243570

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,840
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,840 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,383 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Carries86th Street
CrossesNycta Sea Beach
LocationAt Bensonhurst
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59249, -73.97821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,840 (2019)
Projected traffic14,383 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach carry?

About 11,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Nycta Sea Beach?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.