Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet
FairNassau County, New York · 3.9 MI E NYC Li on RTE 27 · Structure no. 000000003300080
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,179
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 42,179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,239 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 450 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet carry?
About 42,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 450 ft wide.
Who owns Merrick Road over Smith Pond Outlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.