US Bridges

Roslyn Road over RTE 908G

Fair

Nassau County, New York · Nsp - 4.2 MI NE Qns CO LN · Structure no. 000000001057060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,512
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roslyn Road over RTE 908G is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roslyn Road 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 5 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 9,512 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,555 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoslyn Road
CrossesRTE 908G
LocationNsp - 4.2 MI NE Qns CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78106, -73.63934
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,512 (2020)
Projected traffic11,555 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roslyn Road over RTE 908G built?

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

What condition is Roslyn Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Roslyn Road over RTE 908G carry?

About 9,512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roslyn Road over RTE 908G?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Roslyn Road over RTE 908G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.