US Bridges

RTE 908J over Muncey Road

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 231+27 · Structure no. 000000001058869

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,577
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908J over Muncey Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908J over Muncey Road 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 49,577 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,971 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908J
CrossesMuncey Road
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 231+27
RouteState Highway 908J
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72823, -73.28655
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,577 (2019)
Projected traffic58,971 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908J over Muncey Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 908J over Muncey Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908J over Muncey Road carry?

About 49,577 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908J over Muncey Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908J over Muncey Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.