US Bridges

RTE 106 over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001036769

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 106 over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 106 over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 11,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,006 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 106
CrossesRTE 908M
Location1.3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 106
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69386, -73.54362
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,273 (2020)
Projected traffic13,006 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 106 over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 106 over RTE 908M 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 106 over RTE 908M carry?

About 11,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 106 over RTE 908M?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 106 over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.