MERRICK ROAD
Carrying MERRICK ROAD over SMITH POND OUTLET
3.9 MI E NYC LI ON RTE 27, Nassau, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MERRICK ROAD
The MERRICK ROAD bridge in Nassau, New York carries MERRICK ROAD over SMITH POND OUTLET. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42,179 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MERRICK ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 137.2 m (450 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42,179 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003300080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MERRICK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MERRICK ROAD against other structures in Nassau and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MERRICK ROAD?
MERRICK ROAD in Nassau, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MERRICK ROAD inspected?
MERRICK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 42,179 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MERRICK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MERRICK ROAD?
MERRICK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MERRICK ROAD?
MERRICK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MERRICK ROAD and does age affect safety?
MERRICK ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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