US Bridges

Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.3MI E RTE 25 & Nspwy · Structure no. 000000001523720

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B
CrossesMsp N/B to Nsp W/B
Location0.3MI E RTE 25 & Nspwy
Coordinates40.75529, -73.61697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B built?

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

What condition is Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gl Cove Rd-Nsp E/B over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.