US Bridges

RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT Nsp+route 107 · Structure no. 000000001058239

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 72,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,236 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesLirr-Pt Jeff Brch
Location1 MI NE JCT Nsp+route 107
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79124, -73.51629
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,498 (2021)
Projected traffic86,236 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch carry?

About 72,498 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Lirr-Pt Jeff Brch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.