US Bridges

I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G

Fair

Nassau County, New York · Nsp - 5 MI East Qns CO LN · Structure no. 000000001057080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,541
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G is a concrete arch - deck carrying I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,541 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,157 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI.U. Willets Road
CrossesRTE 908G
LocationNsp - 5 MI East Qns CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77218, -73.62547
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,541 (2020)
Projected traffic16,157 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.U. Willets 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G carry?

About 11,541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I.U. Willets Road over RTE 908G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.