US Bridges

East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal

Good

Nassau County, New York · At Long Beach · Structure no. 000000002200060

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,636
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,261 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Pine Street
CrossesSarazen Canal
LocationAt Long Beach
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59239, -73.64584
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,636 (2020)
Projected traffic3,261 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal carry?

About 2,636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns East Pine Street over Sarazen Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.