US Bridges

Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Centerport · Structure no. 000000003300640

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,035
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,849 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Dam Road
CrossesCenterport Harbor
Location0.5 MI N of Centerport
Coordinates40.89293, -73.37288
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2021)
Projected traffic2,849 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Dam Road over Centerport Harbor?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.