US Bridges

Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2.2 MI NE JCT SH 231 + I4 · Structure no. 000000002058380

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,994
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD is a concrete frame carrying Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDix Hills Road
CrossesOld Country RD
Location2.2 MI NE JCT SH 231 + I4
Coordinates40.82554, -73.36469
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2019)
Projected traffic4,192 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dix Hills Road over Old Country RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.