US Bridges

Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, New York · SW of East Hampton · Structure no. 000000003300690

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,297
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond is a steel other carrying Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 88 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 2,297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDunemere Lane
CrossesHook Pond
LocationSW of East Hampton
Coordinates40.95512, -72.17785
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,297 (2021)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$774,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond carry?

About 2,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dunemere Lane over Hook Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.