US Bridges

Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 2.2 MI SW of Manhasset · Structure no. 000000003364560

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBayview Avenue
CrossesLIRR Pt Wash Br
Location2.2 MI SW of Manhasset
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78119, -73.73337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview Avenue over LIRR Pt Wash Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.