US Bridges

15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L

Good

Kings County, New York · At New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243670

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,379
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,592 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries15th Avenue
CrossesNycta Sea Beach L
LocationAt New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62439, -73.99602
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,379 (2020)
Projected traffic8,592 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$12.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L carry?

About 4,379 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.