US Bridges

RTE 908M over Straight Path

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT SH 109 & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059779

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,738
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Straight Path is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908M over Straight Path 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 138,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165,028 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesStraight Path
Location1.8 MI E JCT SH 109 & Ssp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72698, -73.37483
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,738 (2020)
Projected traffic165,028 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
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$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Straight Path built?

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

What condition is RTE 908M over Straight Path 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over Straight Path carry?

About 138,738 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908M over Straight Path?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Straight Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.