US Bridges

Cross River Drive over Park Road

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2 MI E of Riverhead · Structure no. 000000003364472

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,727
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross River Drive over Park Road is a concrete slab carrying Cross River Drive over Park Road 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 12,727 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,684 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCross River Drive
CrossesPark Road
Location2 MI E of Riverhead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.92736, -72.63344
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,727 (2020)
Projected traffic14,684 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross River Drive over Park Road built?

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

What condition is Cross River Drive over Park Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cross River Drive over Park Road carry?

About 12,727 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cross River Drive over Park Road?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cross River Drive over Park Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.