US Bridges

RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .5 MI E JCT Rts 107+SSP · Structure no. 000000001056589

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 164,953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196,211 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesMassapequa Creek
Location.5 MI E JCT Rts 107+SSP
RouteState Highway 908M
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70565, -73.45135
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.5 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,953 (2020)
Projected traffic196,211 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Massapequa Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek carry?

About 164,953 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.