East Avenue over Hook Creek
FairNassau County, New York · 0.7 MI NW Cedarhurst · Structure no. 000000003300140
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,121
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Avenue over Hook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Avenue over Hook Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Avenue over Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Avenue over Hook Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does East Avenue over Hook Creek carry?
About 1,121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is East Avenue over Hook Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns East Avenue over Hook Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.