Atlantic Avenue over Mill River
FairNassau County, New York · .5 Mile E of E Rockaway · Structure no. 000000003300160
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,264
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atlantic Avenue over Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atlantic Avenue over Mill River in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 25,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,690 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atlantic Avenue over Mill River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Mill River 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 Atlantic Avenue over Mill River carry?
About 25,264 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Atlantic Avenue over Mill River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Mill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.