US Bridges

Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · 3.4 MI NE JCT Rts 231+SSP · Structure no. 000000001059889

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,915
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90 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 32,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,985 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Avenue
Crosses908M908M07021097 RTE 90
Location3.4 MI NE JCT Rts 231+SSP
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74896, -73.26338
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,915 (2019)
Projected traffic39,985 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90 built?

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

What condition is Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90 carry?

About 32,915 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Avenue over 908M908M07021097 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.