US Bridges

RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059189

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br 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 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesLong Island-Mk Br
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66007, -73.56818
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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$12.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br built?

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

What condition is RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br carry?

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

How long is RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over Long Island-Mk Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.