US Bridges

Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.5 MI E of E Northport · Structure no. 000000003364550

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,168
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 14,168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,211 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski Road
CrossesLIRR Pt Jeff Brch
Location1.5 MI E of E Northport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88204, -73.29538
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,168 (2021)
Projected traffic17,211 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch carry?

About 14,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Road over LIRR Pt Jeff Brch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.