US Bridges

Middle Road over Coreys Creek

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · At Bluepoint · Structure no. 000000003300730

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,605
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Coreys Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Middle Road over Coreys Creek in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 load restriction.

It carries about 2,605 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesCoreys Creek
LocationAt Bluepoint
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.74659, -73.02956
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,605 (2021)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Coreys Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Coreys Creek 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 Middle Road over Coreys Creek carry?

About 2,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Coreys Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Coreys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.