Fire Island Inlet Bridge
Fire Island Inlet Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 40°37′56″N 73°15′46″W / 40.6322°N 73.2628°W |
Carries | Robert Moses Causeway |
Crosses | Fire Island Inlet |
Characteristics | |
Material | Steel |
Width | 2 lane |
History | |
Construction cost | $10 million |
Opened | 1964 |
Location | |
The Fire Island Inlet Bridge, an integral part of the Robert Moses Causeway, is a two-lane, steel tied arch span with a concrete deck that carries the parkway over Fire Island Inlet.
Construction of the Fire Island Bridge was completed in 1964 and although a relatively young structure, (less than 60 years old), its concrete deck has suffered from severe chloride ingress resulting in cracks, spalling, and the formation of potholes.[1]
The Fire Island Inlet span of the Robert Moses Causeway connects to
The Fire Island Inlet Bridge is located south of the
History
The
In 2004, the New York State Department of Transportation began studies on the Fire Island Inlet span after the realization that it was rapidly decomposing due to flaws in the cement during its construction.[4][5] A 5-short-ton (4,500 kg) weight restriction was enforced by local police until permanent repairs could be made.[6]
Currently repairs are being undertaken to extend the life and safety of the bridge; groundbreaking for a new bridge was expected in 2010. It is assumed that the new bridge will be built to the west of the current structure; the new span will be four lanes, two southbound and two northbound. The new Fire Island Bridge will keep the look of the old one for aesthetic conformity with the other bridges over the bay.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Robert Moses Causeway" (PDF). Stirling Lloyd. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ Porterfield, Byron (June 4, 1964). "$10 Million Fire Island Bridge To Be Opened to Public June 13". The New York Times. p. 39. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ Maiorana, Ronald (June 14, 1964). "New L.I. Bridge Opened By Moses". The New York Times. p. 82. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ a b c Anderson, Steve. "Robert Moses Causeway". NYCRoads. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- ^ Constantino, Frank (February 2004). "New York Stretches Bridge Deck Life". Better Roads. 74 (2): 98–99. Archived from the original on 17 April 2004. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "Featured Project: Gusset Plate Replacement Robert Moses Causeway over Fire Island Inlet, BIN 1058770" (PDF). Bridge Maintenance News. 2 (6): 1. November 2009. Retrieved 2011-11-05.