US Bridges

Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.4 MI NE JCT Rts 454+25 · Structure no. 000000001059010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,885
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE is a concrete frame carrying Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 5,885 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScholar Lane
Crosses908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE
Location1.4 MI NE JCT Rts 454+25
Coordinates40.86001, -73.27631
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,885 (2017)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE carry?

About 5,885 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Scholar Lane over 908K 908K 0701 1081 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.