US Bridges

11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a

Fair

Kings County, New York · At New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243630

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,446
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 119 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,573 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries11th Avenue
CrossesNycta Sea Beach N Y & a
LocationAt New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63066, -74.00382
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,446 (2020)
Projected traffic16,573 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a carry?

About 8,446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach N Y & a?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.