US Bridges

Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach

Good

Kings County, New York · In Bensonhurst · Structure no. 000000002243770

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,954
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,092 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesNycta Sea Beach
LocationIn Bensonhurst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60522, -73.98053
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,954 (2020)
Projected traffic12,092 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach carry?

About 9,954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Nycta Sea Beach?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.