US Bridges

New Highway over RTE 908M

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 109 & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059750

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Highway over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying New Highway over RTE 908M in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8,782 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,668 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Highway
CrossesRTE 908M
Location.1 MI N JCT SH 109 & Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71913, -73.40654
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,782 (2020)
Projected traffic10,668 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Highway over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Highway over RTE 908M 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 2024.

How much traffic does New Highway over RTE 908M carry?

About 8,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Highway over RTE 908M?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns New Highway over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.