US Bridges

RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel

Fair

Nassau County, New York · Near East Bay in Nassau · Structure no. 000000001056759

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
642 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
25,774
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 25,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,658 by 2041. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesRTE 908C
CrossesReynolds Channel
LocationNear East Bay in Nassau
RouteState Highway 908C
Coordinates40.5936, -73.58729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,774 (2019)
Projected traffic30,658 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel carry?

About 25,774 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908C over Reynolds Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.