US Bridges

RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT Rts 231+495 · Structure no. 000000001049381

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 44,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,944 by 2041. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908K
CrossesLong Island Expressway
Location3.2 MI E JCT Rts 231+495
RouteState Highway 908K
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80472, -73.28105
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,510 (2019)
Projected traffic52,944 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway carry?

About 44,510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908K over Long Island Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.