US Bridges

Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · 1.1 Miles E of Cutchogue · Structure no. 000000002261100

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBridge Lane
CrossesLong Island-Ml
Location1.1 Miles E of Cutchogue
Coordinates41.03309, -72.48096
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
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2018)
Projected traffic299 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml 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 Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Lane over Long Island-Ml?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.