US Bridges

Park Ave over Mill Pond

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Wantagh · Structure no. 000000002261600

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,826
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Mill Pond is a concrete slab carrying Park Ave over Mill Pond in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,208 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Ave
CrossesMill Pond
LocationAt Wantagh
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.67476, -73.51457
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,826 (2020)
Projected traffic7,208 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Mill Pond 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 Park Ave over Mill Pond carry?

About 5,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Mill Pond?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Mill Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.