US Bridges

RTE 908G over Willis Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · NSP-3.7 MI NE Qns Cl · Structure no. 000000001058059

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Willis Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908G over Willis Avenue 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 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 136,119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161,913 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 132 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesWillis Avenue
LocationNSP-3.7 MI NE Qns Cl
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7818, -73.6495
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,119 (2021)
Projected traffic161,913 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Willis Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 908G over Willis Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over Willis Avenue carry?

About 136,119 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Willis Avenue?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Willis Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.