RIVER AVENUE
Carrying RIVER AVENUE over LONG ISLAND-MK BR
.5 MILE EAST OF EASTPORT, Suffolk, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER AVENUE
The RIVER AVENUE bridge in Suffolk, New York carries RIVER AVENUE over LONG ISLAND-MK BR. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 337 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER AVENUE compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1907
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 30.2 m (99 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 337 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002261140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
RIVER AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RIVER AVENUE against other structures in Suffolk and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RIVER AVENUE?
RIVER AVENUE in Suffolk, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER AVENUE inspected?
RIVER AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 337 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RIVER AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER AVENUE?
RIVER AVENUE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is RIVER AVENUE and does age affect safety?
RIVER AVENUE was built in 1907, making it 119 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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