US Bridges

Avenue O over Nycta Sea Beach L

Fair

Kings County, New York · In New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243750

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,771
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Avenue O over Nycta Sea Beach L is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue O over Nycta Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,771 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,279 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAvenue O
CrossesNycta Sea Beach L
LocationIn New Utrecht
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.61048, -73.98153
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,771 (2020)
Projected traffic5,279 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue O over Nycta Sea Beach L built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue O 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 December 2023.

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

About 3,771 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Avenue O over Nycta Sea Beach L?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue O over Nycta Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.