US Bridges

RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD

Fair

Suffolk County, New York · Smsp at Sunken Meadow · Structure no. 000000005059069

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,655 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908K
CrossesSunken Meadow RD
LocationSmsp at Sunken Meadow
RouteState Highway 908K
CountySuffolk County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.90549, -73.26016
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,611 (2021)
Projected traffic3,655 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD carry?

About 2,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908K over Sunken Meadow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.