US Bridges

Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek

Good

Nassau County, New York · 0.2 MI N Atlant Bch Brdg · Structure no. 000000003300280

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2037. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeach 2nd Street
CrossesBannister Creek
Location0.2 MI N Atlant Bch Brdg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59766, -73.73806
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2017)
Projected traffic924 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach 2nd Street over Bannister 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beach 2nd Street over Bannister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.