US Bridges

3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue

Good

Nassau County, New York · Covert Ave 0.2 MI S of Ny · Structure no. 000000002271400

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Carries3rd Avenue
CrossesCovert Avenue
LocationCovert Ave 0.2 MI S of Ny
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72911, -73.68721
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue over Covert Avenue?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.