US Bridges

Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2 MI E JCT Rts 231+SSP · Structure no. 000000001058879

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,463
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB is a concrete frame carrying Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 24,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,717 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Shore Road
CrossesRmc NB to Ssp EB
Location2 MI E JCT Rts 231+SSP
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73704, -73.28382
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,463 (2020)
Projected traffic29,717 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB carry?

About 24,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Shore Road over Rmc NB to Ssp EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.