US Bridges

Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl

Good

Suffolk County, New York · South of Bayshore · Structure no. 000000003300550

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAwixa Avenue
CrossesAwixa-Penataq.Cnl
LocationSouth of Bayshore
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71769, -73.23431
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2021)
Projected traffic713 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$644,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl 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 Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Awixa Avenue over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.