Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal
FairSuffolk County, New York · .7 MI E JCT Rt 24&MTK HWY · Structure no. 000000003019570
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,005 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 67 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal 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 HWY over Shinnecock Canal carry?
About 22,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Montauk HWY over Shinnecock Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.