US Bridges

RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .4 MI N of Atlantic Beach · Structure no. 000000001056539

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,596 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,533 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 901
Crosses878 878 03021032 RTE 87
Location.4 MI N of Atlantic Beach
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59864, -73.73684
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,596 (2020)
Projected traffic14,533 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87 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 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87 carry?

About 12,596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 901 over 878 878 03021032 RTE 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.