US Bridges

18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach

Good

Kings County, New York · In New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243700

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,922
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach 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 8,922 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,838 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries18th Avenue
CrossesNycta Sea Beach
LocationIn New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62001, -73.98928
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,922 (2020)
Projected traffic10,838 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach built?

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

What condition is 18th Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach carry?

About 8,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.