US Bridges

Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · At Stony Brook · Structure no. 000000003300549

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,259
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr is a concrete slab carrying Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 17,259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,913 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 157 ft wide.

CarriesNicolls RD
CrossesHospital Pedestrian Undr
LocationAt Stony Brook
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.91101, -73.11802
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,259 (2020)
Projected traffic19,913 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr 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 Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr carry?

About 17,259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolls RD over Hospital Pedestrian Undr?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.