US Bridges

RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001056549

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145,542
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 145,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,122 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesEast Meadow Brook
Location3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69036, -73.5727
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,542 (2021)
Projected traffic173,122 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook carry?

About 145,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 908M over East Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.