US Bridges

Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · In Smithtown · Structure no. 000000002261130

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,101
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,074 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Avenue
CrossesLong Island-Pt Jf
LocationIn Smithtown
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85515, -73.20496
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,101 (2020)
Projected traffic5,074 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf carry?

About 4,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Avenue over Long Island-Pt Jf?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.