US Bridges

Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel

FairPosted for load

Nassau County, New York · 0.5 MI S of Island Park · Structure no. 000000003300302

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
810 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,026
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel is a steel movable - bascule carrying Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2041. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Beach RD
CrossesReynolds Channel
Location0.5 MI S of Island Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59456, -73.65657
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,026 (2020)
Projected traffic6,105 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$67.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Long Beach RD over Reynolds 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel carry?

About 5,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Long Beach RD over Reynolds Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.