US Bridges

Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90

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Nassau County, New York · SW of E Meadow N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059239

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,753
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90 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 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 17,753 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,566 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJerusalem Avenue
Crosses908E908E03011072 RTE 90
LocationSW of E Meadow N of Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69446, -73.57611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,753 (2018)
Projected traffic21,566 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90 built?

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

What condition is Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 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 Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90 carry?

About 17,753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Jerusalem Avenue over 908E908E03011072 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.