[1] It serves as access via the Robert Moses Causeway to both of the downstream crossings, the State Boat Channel Bridge and the Fire Island Inlet Bridge, also leading visitors and on-lookers to the Captree State Park, Fire Island Lighthouse, Jones Beach Island, or Robert Moses State Park.

[2] Today, the original span carries all southbound traffic.

This brought much-needed relief to traffic heading back from Jones Beach, Robert Moses, and Captree parks.

In 1997, a major rebuild of the deck of the older span began and was completed in 2000.

Major improvements NYSDOT is considering is a cycle/pedestrian path shared with the northbound lanes.