US Bridges

RTE 908T over Goose Creek

Fair

Nassau County, New York · Wsp near East Bay-Nassau · Structure no. 000000001058509

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908T over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908T over Goose Creek in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 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 15,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,116 by 2041. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908T
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationWsp near East Bay-Nassau
RouteState Highway 908T
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.62287, -73.50124
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,230 (2020)
Projected traffic18,116 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$28.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908T over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 908T over Goose Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908T over Goose Creek carry?

About 15,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908T over Goose Creek?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908T over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.