Shore DR over Grand Canal
FairSuffolk County, New York · West of Oakdale · Structure no. 000000003300750
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 782
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shore DR over Grand Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shore DR over Grand Canal in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shore DR over Grand Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shore DR over Grand Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Shore DR over Grand Canal carry?
About 782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shore DR over Grand Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Shore DR over Grand Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.