US Bridges

RTE 878 over Bannister Creek

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1 MI N of Atlantic Beach · Structure no. 000000005520290

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 878 over Bannister Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 878 over Bannister Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1952, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 229 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 878
CrossesBannister Creek
Location1 MI N of Atlantic Beach
Coordinates40.59667, -73.73702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width229 ft (69.8 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 878 over Bannister Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 878 over Bannister 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 878 over Bannister Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 878 over Bannister Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 229 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 878 over Bannister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.