US Bridges

Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 1.4M S of RTE 23 · Structure no. 000000002269940

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,121
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeconic Bay Blvd
CrossesBrushs Creek
Location1.4M S of RTE 23
Coordinates40.95764, -72.54936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2020)
Projected traffic2,624 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$894,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Peconic Bay Blvd over Brushs Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.