US Bridges

Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook

Fair

Nassau County, New York · In Malverne · Structure no. 000000003300050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,158
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Avenue
CrossesPines Brook
LocationIn Malverne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66725, -73.6519
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,158 (2020)
Projected traffic7,480 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook 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 Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook carry?

About 6,158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Avenue over Pines Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.