US Bridges

Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .4 MI S of Pt Washington · Structure no. 000000003364590

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,565
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 100 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 8,565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,991 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWillowdale Avenue
CrossesLong Island-Pt Ws
Location.4 MI S of Pt Washington
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82517, -73.68628
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,565 (2021)
Projected traffic11,991 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Willowdale Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws carry?

About 8,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Willowdale Avenue over Long Island-Pt Ws?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.