US Bridges

Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .1MI W of Meadowbrookpkwy · Structure no. 000000003370240

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,802
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,840 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesCharles Lindbergh
CrossesEast Meadow Brook
Location.1MI W of Meadowbrookpkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.7289, -73.5833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,802 (2019)
Projected traffic22,840 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook carry?

About 18,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Charles Lindbergh over East Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.