US Bridges

Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws

PoorClosed to traffic

Nassau County, New York · .5 Mile NE of Manhasset · Structure no. 000000002261210

Built
1898
127 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road
CrossesLong Island-Pt Ws
Location.5 Mile NE of Manhasset
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80158, -73.69479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2021)
Projected traffic1,523 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Long Island-Pt Ws?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.