US Bridges

Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk

Good

Nassau County, New York · City of Glen Cove · Structure no. 000000002270290

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,164
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,338 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesCharles ST
CrossesGlen Cove Crk
LocationCity of Glen Cove
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86235, -73.63585
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,164 (2020)
Projected traffic11,338 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk carry?

About 9,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Charles ST over Glen Cove Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.