US Bridges

Park Road over Connetquot Brook

PoorPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · Connetquot River ST Pk · Structure no. 000000005261430

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Connetquot Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Park Road over Connetquot Brook in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesConnetquot Brook
LocationConnetquot River ST Pk
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74998, -73.14917
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$764,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Connetquot Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Connetquot Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Connetquot Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Park Road over Connetquot Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Connetquot Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.