US Bridges

East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0UIMET Canal/East Pine ST · Structure no. 000000002200070

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,805
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,233 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Pine ST
CrossesOuimet Canal
Location0UIMET Canal/East Pine ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59241, -73.64303
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2020)
Projected traffic2,233 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Pine ST over Ouimet 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns East Pine ST over Ouimet Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.