RTE 908J over Great South Bay
GoodSuffolk County, New York · At Fire Island Inlet · Structure no. 000000001058812
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 10,537 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,443
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 908J over Great South Bay is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 908J over Great South Bay in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,043 by 2041. The structure is 10,537 ft (3,211.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Great South Bay built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is RTE 908J over Great South Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 908J over Great South Bay carry?
About 8,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 908J over Great South Bay?
The structure is 10,537 ft (3,211.7 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 908J over Great South Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.