US Bridges

Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L

Fair

Kings County, New York · At New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243740

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,199
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L is a concrete continuous frame carrying Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 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 17,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,279 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Parkway
CrossesNycta Sea Beach L
LocationAt New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61322, -73.98205
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,199 (2020)
Projected traffic17,279 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Parkway 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 Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L carry?

About 17,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Parkway over Nycta Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.