21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L
PoorKings County, New York · Near New Utrecht · Structure no. 000000002243820
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,128
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L is a concrete frame carrying 21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,779 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 356 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L carry?
About 4,128 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 356 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Avenue over Nycta Sea Beach L?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.