US Bridges

Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT SH 106 & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001058590

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 7,139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,672 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStewart Avenue
Crosses908T908T03011110 RTE 90
Location1.3 MI N JCT SH 106 & Wsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.74827, -73.5475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,139 (2020)
Projected traffic8,672 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90 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 Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90 carry?

About 7,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Avenue over 908T908T03011110 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.