US Bridges

Little East Neck R over RTE 908M

Good

Suffolk County, New York · 2.2 MI W JCT SH 231 & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059780

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little East Neck R over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Little East Neck R 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 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 12,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,844 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLittle East Neck R
CrossesRTE 908M
Location2.2 MI W JCT SH 231 & Ssp
Coordinates40.73016, -73.36427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,220 (2019)
Projected traffic14,844 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Little East Neck R over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Little East Neck R over RTE 908M 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Little East Neck R over RTE 908M carry?

About 12,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Little East Neck R over RTE 908M?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Little East Neck R over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.