RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet
FairPosted for loadSuffolk County, New York · At Fire Island Inlet · Structure no. 000000001058770
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 4,234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,691
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,691 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 4,234 ft (1,290.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet carry?
About 2,691 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet?
The structure is 4,234 ft (1,290.5 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 908J over Fire Island Inlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.