Post Lane over Quogue Canal
FairPosted for loadSuffolk County, New York · South of Quogue · Structure no. 000000003300620
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,791
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Lane over Quogue Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Post Lane over Quogue Canal in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Lane over Quogue Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post Lane over Quogue Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Post Lane over Quogue Canal carry?
About 1,791 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Post Lane over Quogue Canal?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Post Lane over Quogue Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.