US Bridges

RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059179

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27 is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 85,097 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,222 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 908E
Crosses27 27 03041086 RTE 27
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
RouteState Highway 908E
Coordinates40.65848, -73.56792
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,097 (2021)
Projected traffic101,222 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27 carry?

About 85,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over 27 27 03041086 RTE 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.