US Bridges

New Highway over RTE 908M

Good

Suffolk County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 109 & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001057750

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Highway over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying New Highway over RTE 908M in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,782 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,668 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Highway
CrossesRTE 908M
Location.1 MI N JCT SH 109 & Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.71936, -73.40666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,782 (2020)
Projected traffic10,668 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Highway over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Highway over RTE 908M 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 October 2024.

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

About 8,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Highway over RTE 908M?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns New Highway over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.