Montauk Highway over Patchogue River
FairSuffolk County, New York · .7 MI W JCT Rt 112&MTK Hy · Structure no. 000000003019530
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,276
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montauk Highway over Patchogue River is a concrete frame carrying Montauk Highway over Patchogue River in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 9,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,268 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montauk Highway over Patchogue River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montauk Highway over Patchogue River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Montauk Highway over Patchogue River carry?
About 9,276 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Montauk Highway over Patchogue River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Montauk Highway over Patchogue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.