US Bridges

Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.3 MI SE JCT Nsp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001058600

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,994
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9 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 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 39,994 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,584 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Country Road
Crosses908T 908T03011120 RTE 9
Location1.3 MI SE JCT Nsp & Wsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75649, -73.55056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,994 (2020)
Projected traffic48,584 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9 carry?

About 39,994 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Old Country Road over 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.