US Bridges

RTE 908C over Long Creek

Fair

Nassau County, New York · Near East Bay in Nassau · Structure no. 000000001056769

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
670 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,774
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908C over Long Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying RTE 908C over Long Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908C
CrossesLong Creek
LocationNear East Bay in Nassau
RouteState Highway 908C
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60478, -73.56852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,774 (2019)
Projected traffic30,658 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$67.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908C over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE 908C over Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908C over Long Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 908C over Long Creek?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908C over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.