US Bridges

RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001056579

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
178,143
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk 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 178,143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211,901 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesDrain-Forest C Pk
LocationJCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6986, -73.52118
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,143 (2020)
Projected traffic211,901 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk built?

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

What condition is RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk carry?

About 178,143 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 908M over Drain-Forest C Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.