19TH AVENUE
Carrying 19TH 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: 19TH AVENUE
The 19TH AVENUE bridge in Kings, New York carries 19TH AVENUE over NYCTA SEA BEACH L. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,010 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 19TH 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
- 1914
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,010 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002243710
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
19TH AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare 19TH 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 19TH AVENUE?
19TH AVENUE in Kings, New York, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 19TH AVENUE inspected?
19TH 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 3,010 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 19TH AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 19TH AVENUE?
19TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 19TH AVENUE?
19TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is 19TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
19TH AVENUE was built in 1914, making it 112 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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