US Bridges

RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE

Fair

Nassau County, New York · Wsp near East Bay-Nassau · Structure no. 000000001058480

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,341
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,341 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,974 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 909
Crosses908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE
LocationWsp near East Bay-Nassau
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.60016, -73.50863
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,341 (2020)
Projected traffic3,974 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE carry?

About 3,341 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 909 over 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.