US Bridges

Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave Long Island

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2 MI E of Riverhead · Structure no. 000000003364481

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,727
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave Long Island is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave 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 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 12,727 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,684 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCross River DR
CrossesHubbard Ave Long Island
Location2 MI E of Riverhead
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.93054, -72.63531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 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 and railroad
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave Long Island built?

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

What condition is Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave Long Island carry?

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

How long is Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave Long Island?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cross River DR over Hubbard Ave Long Island?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.