US Bridges

RTE 908G over Plainview Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT RTE 495+NSP · Structure no. 000000001058299

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Plainview Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908G over Plainview Road 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 61,596 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73,268 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesPlainview Road
Location1.4 MI E JCT RTE 495+NSP
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80515, -73.44983
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,596 (2020)
Projected traffic73,268 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Plainview Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 908G over Plainview 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over Plainview Road carry?

About 61,596 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Plainview Road?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Plainview Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.