US Bridges

New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 MI NE Queens CO Line · Structure no. 000000001057020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,648
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G is a concrete arch - deck carrying New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 35,648 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,130 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hyde Park RD
CrossesRTE 908G
Location1.3 MI NE Queens CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76558, -73.69021
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,648 (2016)
Projected traffic41,130 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G 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 New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G carry?

About 35,648 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.