US Bridges

RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059220

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,589
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 89,589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,566 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesMsp N/B to Ssp W/B
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
RouteState Highway 908E
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68815, -73.57447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,589 (2018)
Projected traffic106,566 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B carry?

About 89,589 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over Msp N/B to Ssp W/B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.