US Bridges

Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Manhasset · Structure no. 000000003364570

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,090
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 19,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,190 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMiddle Neck Road
CrossesLong Island-Pt Ws
Location1.6 MI SW of Manhasset
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78695, -73.72698
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,090 (2019)
Projected traffic23,190 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws carry?

About 19,090 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Neck Road over Long Island-Pt Ws?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.