US Bridges

Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1 MI South of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000003360539

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,710
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,306 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAtlantic Avenue
CrossesParsonage Creek
Location1 MI South of Baldwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63821, -73.61692
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,710 (2020)
Projected traffic37,306 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek carry?

About 30,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Parsonage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.