US Bridges

Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1 MI SW of Farmingville · Structure no. 000000003364430

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,187
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 2,187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,062 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision ST
CrossesNicolls Road Nicolls Ro
Location1 MI SW of Farmingville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82601, -73.05514
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,187 (2021)
Projected traffic3,062 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro carry?

About 2,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over Nicolls Road Nicolls Ro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.