US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Urban Avenue

Good

Nassau County, New York · Railroad Ave 0.55 MI W of · Structure no. 000000002271410

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Urban Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Avenue over Urban 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.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesUrban Avenue
LocationRailroad Ave 0.55 MI W of
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75893, -73.56352
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2015)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Urban Avenue built?

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

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Urban 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 Railroad Avenue over Urban Avenue carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Urban Avenue?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Urban Avenue?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.