US Bridges

Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Atlantic Beach · Structure no. 000000005200050

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,147
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa is a steel movable - bascule carrying Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 18,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,938 by 2041. The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesAtlantic Bch Br
CrossesReynolds Channel Roadwa
LocationAt Atlantic Beach
Coordinates40.59218, -73.73716
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,185 ft (361.2 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,147 (2020)
Projected traffic20,938 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$143.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa carry?

About 18,147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa?

The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Bch Br over Reynolds Channel Roadwa?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.