US Bridges

RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .4 MI W JCT RTE 110+NSP · Structure no. 000000001058319

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,448
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 72,448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,176 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesSweet Hollow Road
Location.4 MI W JCT RTE 110+NSP
RouteState Highway 908G
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79784, -73.42152
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,448 (2018)
Projected traffic86,176 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road carry?

About 72,448 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Sweet Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.