US Bridges

New Highway over RTE 908G

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 4.4 MI E JCT SH 231 & Nsp · Structure no. 000000001057430

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,619
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Highway over RTE 908G is a concrete arch - deck carrying New Highway over RTE 908G in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1964, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,477 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNew Highway
CrossesRTE 908G
Location4.4 MI E JCT SH 231 & Nsp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82432, -73.26263
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,619 (2020)
Projected traffic4,477 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Highway over RTE 908G built?

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

What condition is New Highway over RTE 908G in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does New Highway over RTE 908G carry?

About 3,619 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Highway over RTE 908G?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns New Highway over RTE 908G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.