Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek
FairNassau County, New York · 1 MI South of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000003360540
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,710
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 30,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,306 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Milburn 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 Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek carry?
About 30,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Milburn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.