US Bridges

Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook

FairPosted for load

Nassau County, New York · 0.6MI SE Valley Stream · Structure no. 000000003300070

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,506
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,903 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRockaway Avenue
CrossesFosters Brook
Location0.6MI SE Valley Stream
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65502, -73.69893
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,506 (2020)
Projected traffic7,903 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$602,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockaway Avenue over Fosters 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 Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook carry?

About 6,506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Rockaway Avenue over Fosters Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.