US Bridges

Hollywood DR over Grand Canal

Good

Suffolk County, New York · Southwest of Oakdale · Structure no. 000000003300760

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood DR over Grand Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollywood DR over Grand Canal in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHollywood DR
CrossesGrand Canal
LocationSouthwest of Oakdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.73878, -73.14784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2020)
Projected traffic774 by 2040
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollywood DR over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood DR 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 Hollywood DR over Grand Canal carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood DR over Grand Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood DR over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.