US Bridges

RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT Rts 231+SSP · Structure no. 000000001057849

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 23,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,685 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908J
Crosses908M 908M 03011134 WB SE
Location1.8 MI E JCT Rts 231+SSP
RouteState Highway 908J
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73597, -73.28783
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,275 (2020)
Projected traffic27,685 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE 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 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE carry?

About 23,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908J over 908M 908M 03011134 WB SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.