US Bridges

Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek

Good

Richmond County, New York · Princes Bay · Structure no. 000000002249810

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,422
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,489 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHylan Boulevard
CrossesLemon Creek
LocationPrinces Bay
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51767, -74.20111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,422 (2019)
Projected traffic14,489 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek carry?

About 14,422 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Hylan Boulevard over Lemon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.