Island Parkway over Island Park Canal
FairNassau County, New York · At Island Park · Structure no. 000000003300290
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 909
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Parkway over Island Park Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Parkway over Island Park Canal in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Parkway over Island Park Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Parkway over Island Park Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Island Parkway over Island Park Canal carry?
About 909 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Island Parkway over Island Park Canal?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Island Parkway over Island Park Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.