US Bridges

Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001056709

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSsp WB to Wsp SB &
CrossesDrain-Forest C Pk
LocationJCT Rts Ssp+wsp
Coordinates40.6998, -73.52104
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$720,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ssp WB to Wsp SB & over Drain-Forest C Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.