US Bridges

Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 0.6 MI West of Holtsville · Structure no. 000000003364442

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
34,351
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island 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 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 34,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,634 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNicolls RD NB
CrossesFurrows RD Long Island
Location0.6 MI West of Holtsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81294, -73.05306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,351 (2018)
Projected traffic39,634 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island built?

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

What condition is Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island carry?

About 34,351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolls RD NB over Furrows RD Long Island?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.