Cleft RD over Beaver Lake
FairNassau County, New York · NE of Locust Valley · Structure no. 000000002261590
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,702
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cleft RD over Beaver Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cleft RD over Beaver Lake in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,105 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cleft RD over Beaver Lake built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cleft RD over Beaver Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cleft RD over Beaver Lake carry?
About 1,702 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cleft RD over Beaver Lake?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cleft RD over Beaver Lake?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.