US Bridges

RTE 231 over John Street John Street

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .5 MI N JCT SH231 & SH27A · Structure no. 000000001056012

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
531 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,099
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 231 over John Street John Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 231 over John Street John Street in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,127 by 2041. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 231
CrossesJohn Street John Street
Location.5 MI N JCT SH231 & SH27A
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates40.70404, -73.31376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,099 (2020)
Projected traffic17,127 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 231 over John Street John Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 231 over John Street John Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 231 over John Street John Street carry?

About 14,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 231 over John Street John Street?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 231 over John Street John Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.