US Bridges

RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · JCT SH 27 & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059949

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0 in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 43,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,444 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
Crosses27 27 07051140 27 27 0
LocationJCT SH 27 & Ssp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7459, -73.1784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,249 (2020)
Projected traffic51,444 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$23.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0 carry?

About 43,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over 27 27 07051140 27 27 0?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.