US Bridges

RTE 908G over RTE I495

Poor

Nassau County, New York · Nsp - 5.1 MI NE Queens C · Structure no. 000000001057500

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129,086
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over RTE I495 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908G over RTE I495 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 129,086 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153,547 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesRTE I495
LocationNsp - 5.1 MI NE Queens C
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78006, -73.62675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,086 (2017)
Projected traffic153,547 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is RTE 908G over RTE I495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over RTE I495 carry?

About 129,086 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is RTE 908G over RTE I495?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.