US Bridges

Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.1 MI Nnw of Cedarhurst · Structure no. 000000003300310

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 9,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,667 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch Boulevard
CrossesMott Creek
Location1.1 MI Nnw of Cedarhurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63936, -73.73194
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,430 (2020)
Projected traffic11,667 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek 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 Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek carry?

About 9,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Branch Boulevard over Mott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.