Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal
FairNassau County, New York · Southwest of Amityville · Structure no. 000000002261500
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Yacht Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.