US Bridges

Park Avenue over Mill River

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .6 MI SW of Rockville Ctr · Structure no. 000000003300210

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,674
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Mill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Avenue over Mill River in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesMill River
Location.6 MI SW of Rockville Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65264, -73.65449
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2020)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Park Avenue over Mill River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park 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 Park Avenue over Mill River carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Mill River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Mill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.