US Bridges

Merrick Road over Milburn Creek

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.6 MI E Baldwin · Structure no. 000000003300200

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,086
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrick Road over Milburn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Merrick Road over Milburn Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 21,086 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,615 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMerrick Road
CrossesMilburn Creek
Location0.6 MI E Baldwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65106, -73.60305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,086 (2020)
Projected traffic25,615 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrick Road over Milburn Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrick Road over Milburn 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 Merrick Road over Milburn Creek carry?

About 21,086 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Merrick Road over Milburn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Merrick Road over Milburn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.