US Bridges

RTE 908G over Cambridge Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT SH 25 & Nsp · Structure no. 000000001058179

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Cambridge Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908G over Cambridge Avenue 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 109,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130,461 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesCambridge Avenue
Location2.2 MI E JCT SH 25 & Nsp
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76514, -73.58199
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,678 (2020)
Projected traffic130,461 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Cambridge Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 908G over Cambridge 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 February 2024.

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

About 109,678 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Cambridge Avenue?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Cambridge Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.