US Bridges

Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl

Good

Suffolk County, New York · South of Lindenhurst · Structure no. 000000002261360

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,842
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,516 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiviera DR East
CrossesSanta Barbara Cnl
LocationSouth of Lindenhurst
Coordinates40.66714, -73.3798
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2020)
Projected traffic3,516 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Riviera DR East over Santa Barbara Cnl?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.