US Bridges

Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main

Good

Nassau County, New York · At Mineola Boulevard · Structure no. 000000003364540

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,951
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 28 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 18,951 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,021 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMineola Blvd
CrossesFront Street Lirr-Main
LocationAt Mineola Boulevard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.74071, -73.63987
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,951 (2019)
Projected traffic23,021 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main carry?

About 18,951 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mineola Blvd over Front Street Lirr-Main?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.