US Bridges

New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G

Fair

Nassau County, New York · NSP-1.3 MI NE Queens C.Ln · Structure no. 000000001058020

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,648
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G is a concrete arch - deck carrying New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 35,648 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,130 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hyde Park RD
CrossesRTE 908G
LocationNSP-1.3 MI NE Queens C.Ln
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76538, -73.69015
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 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 rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,648 (2016)
Projected traffic41,130 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hyde Park RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G carry?

About 35,648 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns New Hyde Park RD over RTE 908G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.