US Bridges

South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch

FairPosted for load

Nassau County, New York · 1 Mile East of Syosset · Structure no. 000000002261110

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,145
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,840 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Woods Road
CrossesLIRR Pt Jeff Brch
Location1 Mile East of Syosset
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82754, -73.48093
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,145 (2020)
Projected traffic8,840 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch carry?

About 7,145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Woods Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.