RTE 908J over Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr
FairSuffolk County, New York · At Fire Island Inlet · Structure no. 000000001058791
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 775 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,443
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 908J over Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr is a steel movable - bascule carrying RTE 908J over Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 8,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,043 by 2041. The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is RTE 908J over Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr 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 Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr carry?
About 8,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 908J over Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr?
The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 908J over Ocean Parkway Coastal Gr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.