US Bridges

RTE 908M over Union Blvd

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · .7 MI SE JCT SH 27 & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059979

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,892
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Union Blvd is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908M over Union Blvd 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 15,892 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,903 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesUnion Blvd
Location.7 MI SE JCT SH 27 & Ssp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73736, -73.17152
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,892 (2019)
Projected traffic18,903 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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Union Blvd built?

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

What condition is RTE 908M over Union Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over Union Blvd carry?

About 15,892 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908M over Union Blvd?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Union Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.