US Bridges

RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH 25 & Nsp · Structure no. 000000001058102

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road is a steel frame carrying RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 82,668 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98,333 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesGlen Cove Road
Location.1 MI E JCT SH 25 & Nsp
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75566, -73.61889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,668 (2021)
Projected traffic98,333 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road carry?

About 82,668 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Glen Cove Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.