US Bridges

RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook

Good

Nassau County, New York · At East Meadow-N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001056629

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114,135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,763 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesEast Meadow Brook
LocationAt East Meadow-N of Ssp
Coordinates40.71789, -73.58066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,135 (2018)
Projected traffic135,763 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 114,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 908E over East Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.