US Bridges

Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · .7 Mile W of Pt Jefferson · Structure no. 000000002261340

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,202
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 5 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 4,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,199 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheep Pasture RD
CrossesLong Island-Pt Jf
Location.7 Mile W of Pt Jefferson
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.93443, -73.06697
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2021)
Projected traffic5,199 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheep Pasture RD 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 Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf carry?

About 4,202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep Pasture RD over Long Island-Pt Jf?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.