RTE 908E over False Channel
FairNassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059159
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,642
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 908E over False Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 908E over False Channel in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 32,642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,827 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 908E over False Channel built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is RTE 908E over False Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 908E over False Channel carry?
About 32,642 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 908E over False Channel?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 908E over False Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.