US Bridges

RTE 908J over RTE 27

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 231+27 · Structure no. 000000001057559

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,793
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908J over RTE 27 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908J over RTE 27 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 32,793 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,007 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 908J
CrossesRTE 27
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 231+27
RouteState Highway 908J
Coordinates40.72588, -73.28689
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,793 (2019)
Projected traffic39,007 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908J over RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908J over RTE 27 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908J over RTE 27 carry?

About 32,793 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908J over RTE 27?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908J over RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.