US Bridges

Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L.

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Nassau County, New York · .4 Mile West of Westbury · Structure no. 000000002261040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,990
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L. in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,123 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEllison Avenue
CrossesLong Island- M.L.
Location.4 Mile West of Westbury
Coordinates40.75122, -73.59525
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,990 (2021)
Projected traffic11,123 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L. carry?

About 8,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ellison Avenue over Long Island- M.L.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.