Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel
PoorPosted for loadNassau County, New York · SW of East Rockaway · Structure no. 000000002200040
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Seawane Drive over Auerbach Channel?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.