Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal
GoodSuffolk County, New York · West of Oakdale · Structure no. 000000003300560
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,178
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,449 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal 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 Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal carry?
About 3,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Idle Hour Blvd over Grand Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.