15TH AVENUE
Carrying 15TH AVENUE over NYCTA SEA BEACH L
AT NEW UTRECHT, Kings, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 15TH AVENUE
The 15TH AVENUE bridge in Kings, New York carries 15TH AVENUE over NYCTA SEA BEACH L. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,379 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 15TH AVENUE compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Deck Width
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,379 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002243670
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 15TH AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 15TH AVENUE against other structures in Kings and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 15TH AVENUE?
15TH AVENUE in Kings, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 15TH AVENUE inspected?
15TH AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,379 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 15TH AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 15TH AVENUE?
15TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 15TH AVENUE?
15TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is 15TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
15TH AVENUE was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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