US Bridges

Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1 MI N of Eastport · Structure no. 000000003364422

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,066
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 13,066 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,542 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Jefferson Rd.
CrossesEast Moriches Road East
Location1 MI N of Eastport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84684, -72.73521
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,066 (2020)
Projected traffic15,542 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East carry?

About 13,066 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Port Jefferson Rd. over East Moriches Road East?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.