Fire Island Inlet Bridge
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.
Fire Island Inlet Bridge | |
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Fire Island Inlet Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 40°37′56″N 73°15′46″W |
| Carries | Robert Moses Causeway |
| Crosses | Fire Island Inlet |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Steel |
| Width | 2 lane |
| History | |
| Construction cost | $10 million |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Location | |
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.
The Fire Island Inlet span of the Robert Moses Causeway connects to Robert Moses State Park on the western tip of Fire Island.
The Fire Island Inlet Bridge is located south of the State Boat Channel Bridge, a 665-foot (203 m) long bascule bridge modeled after Brooklyn's Mill Basin Drawbridge.
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