US Bridges

Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 2 MI E JCT Rts 231+SSP · Structure no. 000000001059859

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,463
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 24,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,717 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Shore Road
CrossesRTE 908M
Location2 MI E JCT Rts 231+SSP
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73768, -73.28489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,463 (2020)
Projected traffic29,717 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Shore Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M carry?

About 24,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Shore Road over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.