US Bridges

Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach

Fair

Kings County, New York · At Bensonhurst · Structure no. 000000002243810

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,069
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach 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 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 6,069 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,097 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAvenue U
CrossesNycta-Sea Beach
LocationAt Bensonhurst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59635, -73.97885
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,069 (2017)
Projected traffic6,097 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach built?

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

What condition is Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach 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 Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach carry?

About 6,069 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue U over Nycta-Sea Beach?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.