US Bridges

South Country RD over Speonk River

Good

Suffolk County, New York · S Country RD & Speonk Rv · Structure no. 000000003300500

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,092
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Country RD over Speonk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Country RD over Speonk River in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,756 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Country RD
CrossesSpeonk River
LocationS Country RD & Speonk Rv
Coordinates40.80837, -72.69088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2020)
Projected traffic3,756 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

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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Country RD over Speonk River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Country RD over Speonk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Country RD over Speonk River carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South Country RD over Speonk River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns South Country RD over Speonk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.