US Bridges

Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Bridgehampton · Structure no. 000000002261160

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,673
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 104 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 2,673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSagg Road
CrossesLong Island-Mk Br
Location1.7 MI E of Bridgehampton
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94945, -72.28185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,673 (2018)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br 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 Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br carry?

About 2,673 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sagg Road over Long Island-Mk Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.