Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed
FairPosted for loadNassau County, New York · East of Sands Point · Structure no. 000000002261240
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed is a masonry arch - deck carrying Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Sands Point Park over Dry Stream Bed?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.