US Bridges

Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE

FairPosted for load

Nassau County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT RTE 25 & Nsp · Structure no. 000000001058130

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,125
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,341 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEllison Avenue
Crosses908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE
Location1.1 MI E JCT RTE 25 & Nsp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75988, -73.60106
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,125 (2020)
Projected traffic6,341 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE 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 Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE carry?

About 5,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ellison Avenue over 908G 908G 0301 1079 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.