US Bridges

RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · JCT Rts 27A + Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059989

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,892
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A 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 5 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,903 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
Crosses27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A
LocationJCT Rts 27A + Ssp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73563, -73.1709
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,892 (2019)
Projected traffic18,903 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$14.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A built?

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

What condition is RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A carry?

About 15,892 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over 27A 27A07051149 RTE 27A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.