US Bridges

Park Avenue over RTE 908T

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001058530

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,826
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over RTE 908T is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Avenue over RTE 908T 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,208 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesRTE 908T
Location1.7 MI S JCT Ssp & Wsp
Coordinates40.67435, -73.51344
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,826 (2020)
Projected traffic7,208 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over RTE 908T built?

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

What condition is Park Avenue over RTE 908T in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over RTE 908T carry?

About 5,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over RTE 908T?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over RTE 908T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.