US Bridges

Emmett Drive over Long Island RR

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 0.2 MI N Int Montauk HWY · Structure no. 000000002270300

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,293
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Drive over Long Island RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emmett Drive over Long Island RR in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesEmmett Drive
CrossesLong Island RR
Location0.2 MI N Int Montauk HWY
Coordinates40.85979, -72.56741
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,293 (2020)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmett Drive over Long Island RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmett Drive over Long Island RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Emmett Drive over Long Island RR carry?

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Emmett Drive over Long Island RR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Emmett Drive over Long Island RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.