US Bridges

Avenue P over Nycta-Sea Beach L

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Bensonhurst · Structure no. 000000002243760

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,870
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Avenue P over Nycta-Sea Beach L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue P over Nycta-Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,990 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue P
CrossesNycta-Sea Beach L
LocationAt Bensonhurst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60792, -73.98104
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,870 (2019)
Projected traffic11,990 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue P over Nycta-Sea Beach L built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue P 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 October 2023.

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

About 9,870 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue P over Nycta-Sea Beach L?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue P over Nycta-Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.