US Bridges

Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek

Good

Nassau County, New York · Exit 31 Ssp EB to Bsp NB · Structure no. 000000001077130

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSsp WB to Bsp NB
CrossesMassapequa Creek
LocationExit 31 Ssp EB to Bsp NB
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.70678, -73.45138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 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 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ssp WB to Bsp NB over Massapequa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.