US Bridges

Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma

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Suffolk County, New York · In Ronkonkoma · Structure no. 000000002261060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,845
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2041. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRonkonkoma Avenue
CrossesEaston Street LIRR - Ma
LocationIn Ronkonkoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.80745, -73.11118
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,845 (2011)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma carry?

About 13,845 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ronkonkoma Avenue over Easton Street LIRR - Ma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.