US Bridges

RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059199

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesEast Meadow Pond
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
RouteState Highway 908E
Coordinates40.66263, -73.56834
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,097 (2021)
Projected traffic101,222 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond built?

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

What condition is RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond 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 East Meadow Pond carry?

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

How long is RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over East Meadow Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.