US Bridges

RTE 908T over Brush Hollow Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .1 MI SE JCT Nsp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001058639

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,260
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908T over Brush Hollow Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908T over Brush Hollow Road 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 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 67,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80,005 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908T
CrossesBrush Hollow Road
Location.1 MI SE JCT Nsp & Wsp
RouteState Highway 908T
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77034, -73.56469
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,260 (2019)
Projected traffic80,005 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908T over Brush Hollow Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 908T over Brush Hollow 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 Brush Hollow Road carry?

About 67,260 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is RTE 908T over Brush Hollow Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908T over Brush Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.