US Bridges

Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · South of Bayshore · Structure no. 000000003300570

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPenataquit Ave
CrossesAwixa-Penataq.Cnl
LocationSouth of Bayshore
Coordinates40.71763, -73.23654
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2019)
Projected traffic298 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Penataquit Ave over Awixa-Penataq.Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.