US Bridges

Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.5 MI SE E Rockaway · Structure no. 000000003300240

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,875
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br 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 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 11,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,692 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDaly Boulevard
CrossesLIRR Long Bch Br
Location1.5 MI SE E Rockaway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62049, -73.65085
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,875 (2020)
Projected traffic14,692 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br built?

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

What condition is Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br carry?

About 11,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Daly Boulevard over LIRR Long Bch Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.