US Bridges

Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.7 MI NW Cedar Hurst · Structure no. 000000003300120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,178
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,663 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRockway Turnpike
CrossesMott Creek
Location0.7 MI NW Cedar Hurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63248, -73.739
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,178 (2020)
Projected traffic93,663 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek carry?

About 81,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Rockway Turnpike over Mott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.