US Bridges

Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90

Good

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059169

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,495
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1934, 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 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 44,495 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,052 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMerrick Road
Crosses908E908E03011043 RTE 90
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65382, -73.56694
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,495 (2019)
Projected traffic54,052 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90 carry?

About 44,495 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Merrick Road over 908E908E03011043 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.