Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek
FairPosted for loadNassau County, New York · 1 Mile East of Freeport · Structure no. 000000003360510
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,556
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,475 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrick Road over Whale Neck 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 Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek carry?
About 27,556 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Merrick Road over Whale Neck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.