US Bridges

Swezey Street over Swan River

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 0.3M S Inters CO.RTS30&80 · Structure no. 000000003300460

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,549
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swezey Street over Swan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swezey Street over Swan River in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,549 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,969 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwezey Street
CrossesSwan River
Location0.3M S Inters CO.RTS30&80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.76446, -72.99478
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,549 (2021)
Projected traffic4,969 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swezey Street over Swan River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swezey Street over Swan River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Swezey Street over Swan River carry?

About 3,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Swezey Street over Swan River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Swezey Street over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.