US Bridges

17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L

Fair

Kings County, New York · At New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243690

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,634
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying 17th 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 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 4,634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,488 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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Carries17th Avenue
CrossesNycta Sea Beach L
LocationAt New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62137, -73.99156
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,634 (2020)
Projected traffic6,488 by 2040
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L built?

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

What condition is 17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L carry?

About 4,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.