US Bridges

Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L

Good

Kings County, New York · At Bensonhurst · Structure no. 000000002243790

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,295
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,277 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvenue S
CrossesNycta Sea Beach L
LocationAt Bensonhurst
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.601, -73.97973
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,295 (2020)
Projected traffic16,277 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L 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 December 2023.

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

About 8,295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue S over Nycta Sea Beach L?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.