US Bridges

RTE 908T over Drain-Forest C Pk

Good

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001056689

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,567
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908T over Drain-Forest C Pk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 908T over Drain-Forest C Pk in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 69,567 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,749 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 908T
CrossesDrain-Forest C Pk
LocationJCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908T
Coordinates40.70191, -73.5212
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,567 (2018)
Projected traffic82,749 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 69,567 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.