US Bridges

Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br

PoorClosed to traffic

Suffolk County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Amagansett · Structure no. 000000002200100

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,327
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,327 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCranberry Hole RD
CrossesLong Island-Mk Br
Location1.1 MI E of Amagansett
Coordinates40.98, -72.11167
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,327 (2020)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br carry?

About 1,327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cranberry Hole RD over Long Island-Mk Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.