Atlantic Beach Bridge

Atlantic Beach Bridge
The Atlantic Beach Bridge, as seen in 2008.
Coordinates40°35′36″N 73°44′14″W / 40.59333°N 73.73722°W / 40.59333; -73.73722
Carries6 lanes of roadway, one sidewalk
CrossesReynolds Channel
OwnerNassau County Bridge Authority
Maintained byNassau County Bridge Authority
Preceded byAtlantic Beach Bridge (1927–1952)
Characteristics
DesignBascule girder
MaterialSteel
Total length1,173 feet (358 m)
Clearance below33 feet (10 m)
History
DesignerHardesty & Hanover
Construction startOctober 14, 1950
Construction endMay 10, 1952
Construction cost$9.5 million
OpenedMay 10, 1952
Statistics
Toll$3 (E-ZPass), $4 (cash)
Location
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The Atlantic Beach Bridge is a 1,173-foot (358 m) long toll drawbridge across the west end of the Reynonds Channel, connecting NY 878 in Lawrence with Park Street in Atlantic Beach, in Nassau County, New York, United States.

The bridge also provides direct access to the Rockaway Peninsula, via Seagirt Boulevard.