US Bridges

Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Island Park · Structure no. 000000003300272

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,890
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 22,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,806 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLong Beach Road
CrossesBarnum Isld Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Island Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61665, -73.64199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,890 (2019)
Projected traffic27,806 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek carry?

About 22,890 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Long Beach Road over Barnum Isld Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.