US Bridges

Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Island Park · Structure no. 000000002200010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWarwick Blvd
CrossesIsland Park Canal
LocationAt Island Park
Coordinates40.60168, -73.66224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2018)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warwick Blvd over Island Park Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.