FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILLOWDALE AVENUE

Carrying WILLOWDALE AVENUE over LONG ISLAND-PT WS

.4 MI S OF PT WASHINGTON, Nassau, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILLOWDALE AVENUE

The WILLOWDALE AVENUE bridge in Nassau, New York carries WILLOWDALE AVENUE over LONG ISLAND-PT WS. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,565 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WILLOWDALE AVENUE compares

▼ 27.6
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of New York bridges
443
Bridges in Nassau · 3 in Poor condition
WILLOWDALE AVENUE 14.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.9
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
54.6 m (179 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,565 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003364590

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLOWDALE AVENUE 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 WILLOWDALE AVENUE 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 WILLOWDALE AVENUE?

WILLOWDALE AVENUE in Nassau, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILLOWDALE AVENUE inspected?

WILLOWDALE AVENUE'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 8,565 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLOWDALE AVENUE 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 WILLOWDALE AVENUE?

WILLOWDALE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILLOWDALE AVENUE?

WILLOWDALE AVENUE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WILLOWDALE AVENUE and does age affect safety?

WILLOWDALE AVENUE was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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