US Bridges

Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · At Westhampton Beach · Structure no. 000000003300480

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStevens Lane
CrossesMoneyboque Creek
LocationAt Westhampton Beach
Coordinates40.80623, -72.64155
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2019)
Projected traffic987 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Lane over Moneyboque Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.