US Bridges

RTE 908T over Merrick Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001058529

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,659
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908T over Merrick Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 908T over Merrick Road in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 19,659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,384 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 908T
CrossesMerrick Road
Location2.4 MI S JCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908T
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66416, -73.51205
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,659 (2020)
Projected traffic23,384 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908T over Merrick Road built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908T over Merrick 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908T over Merrick Road carry?

About 19,659 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908T over Merrick Road?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908T over Merrick Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.