US Bridges

Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 1.5 MI East of Medford · Structure no. 000000003300800

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,439
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,439 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,614 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHorse Block Road
CrossesLong Island RR Long Isl
Location1.5 MI East of Medford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.81993, -72.96937
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,439 (2021)
Projected traffic23,614 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$14 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl carry?

About 19,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Block Road over Long Island RR Long Isl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.