US Bridges

Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.5 MI S Valley Str · Structure no. 000000003300180

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,413
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook is a concrete slab carrying Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 12,413 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,079 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookfield Road
CrossesFosters Brook
Location1.5 MI S Valley Str
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.65068, -73.71225
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,413 (2019)
Projected traffic15,079 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookfield Road 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 Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook carry?

About 12,413 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Brookfield Road over Fosters Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.