US Bridges

Sands Point Road over Maint Facility

Fair

Nassau County, New York · NW of Port Washington · Structure no. 000000002200030

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,343
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sands Point Road over Maint Facility is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sands Point Road over Maint Facility in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 3,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSands Point Road
CrossesMaint Facility
LocationNW of Port Washington
Coordinates40.84543, -73.71088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,343 (2021)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sands Point Road over Maint Facility built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sands Point Road over Maint Facility 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sands Point Road over Maint Facility carry?

About 3,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sands Point Road over Maint Facility?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sands Point Road over Maint Facility?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.