US Bridges

Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.0 MI SE E Rockaway · Structure no. 000000003300230

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,162
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 22,162 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,922 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDaly Boulevard
CrossesSimonsons Channel
Location1.0 MI SE E Rockaway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.6206, -73.64964
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,162 (2019)
Projected traffic26,922 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel carry?

About 22,162 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Daly Boulevard over Simonsons Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.