US Bridges

Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path

Good

Nassau County, New York · .7 MI NE JCT Rts 24+135 · Structure no. 000000001059100

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,691
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,846 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesRTE 907E Bike Path
Location.7 MI NE JCT Rts 24+135
Coordinates40.73554, -73.46998
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,691 (2020)
Projected traffic17,846 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path carry?

About 14,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over RTE 907E Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.