US Bridges

Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.8 MI East of Westbury · Structure no. 000000002261050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,197
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,197 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,616 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrand Blvd
CrossesLIRR Main Line
Location0.8 MI East of Westbury
Coordinates40.75625, -73.57408
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,197 (2020)
Projected traffic12,616 by 2041
Trucks16%
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line 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 Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line carry?

About 10,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Blvd over LIRR Main Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.