US Bridges

RTE 908E over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp&wsp · Structure no. 000000001057579

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908E over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,763 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesRTE 908M
Location3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp&wsp
RouteState Highway 908E
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69084, -73.57502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,135 (2018)
Projected traffic135,763 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908E over RTE 908M in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 908E over RTE 908M carry?

About 114,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908E over RTE 908M?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.