US Bridges

North Broadway over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 135+SSP · Structure no. 000000001057710

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,125
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Broadway over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Broadway over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 20,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,447 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Broadway
CrossesRTE 908M
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 135+SSP
Coordinates40.70599, -73.46126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,125 (2020)
Projected traffic24,447 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Broadway over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Broadway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Broadway over RTE 908M carry?

About 20,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Broadway over RTE 908M?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns North Broadway over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.