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RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .2 MI E NYC L-Rte 24 · Structure no. 000000001018079

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,334
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 37,334 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,075 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 24
CrossesVehic-Ped to Prkg
Location.2 MI E NYC L-Rte 24
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70986, -73.72429
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,334 (2020)
Projected traffic43,075 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg carry?

About 37,334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 24 over Vehic-Ped to Prkg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.