US Bridges

Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1 MI SE JCT Rts 24+135 · Structure no. 000000001059080

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,112
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 13,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,928 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMerritts RD
CrossesRTE 907E Bike Path
Location1 MI SE JCT Rts 24+135
Coordinates40.71825, -73.45943
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,112 (2019)
Projected traffic15,928 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path carry?

About 13,112 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Merritts RD over RTE 907E Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.