US Bridges

RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001056611

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,795
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 44,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,283 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesEast Meadow Brook
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
RouteState Highway 908E
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6841, -73.57311
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,795 (2018)
Projected traffic53,283 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908E 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 908E over East Meadow Brook carry?

About 44,795 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.