US Bridges

RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · At Fire Island Inlet · Structure no. 000000001058780

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 16,886 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,085 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908J
Crosses909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE
LocationAt Fire Island Inlet
RouteState Highway 908J
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63959, -73.2636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,886 (2021)
Projected traffic20,085 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE carry?

About 16,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908J over 909D 909D 0702 1038 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.