US Bridges

Woodside Ave over Buckley Road

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2 MI S of Holtsville · Structure no. 000000003364519

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,524
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodside Ave over Buckley Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodside Ave over Buckley 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 5,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodside Ave
CrossesBuckley Road
Location2 MI S of Holtsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79368, -73.03674
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,524 (2020)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodside Ave over Buckley Road built?

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

What condition is Woodside Ave over Buckley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Woodside Ave over Buckley Road carry?

About 5,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodside Ave over Buckley Road?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Woodside Ave over Buckley Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.