US Bridges

RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island-

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .9 Mile S JCT SH 27 & Rmc · Structure no. 000000001058849

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,793
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island- is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island- in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 32,793 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,007 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908J
CrossesUnion Blvd Long Island-
Location.9 Mile S JCT SH 27 & Rmc
RouteState Highway 908J
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71232, -73.28866
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,793 (2019)
Projected traffic39,007 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island- built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island- 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island- carry?

About 32,793 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island-?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908J over Union Blvd Long Island-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.