Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook
FairNassau County, New York · 1.0 MI S Valley Stream · Structure no. 000000003300320
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 417
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook 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 Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook carry?
About 417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Gibson Boulevard over Fosters Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.