US Bridges

Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Massapequa · Structure no. 000000005261250

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,159
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 9,159 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,332 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClark Blvd
CrossesMassapequa Creek
LocationAt Massapequa
Coordinates40.68118, -73.46101
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,159 (2020)
Projected traffic11,332 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek 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 Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek carry?

About 9,159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Blvd over Massapequa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.