US Bridges

RTE 908E over RTE 102

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At East Meadow-N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059249

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114,135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over RTE 102 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908E over RTE 102 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 114,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,763 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesRTE 102
LocationAt East Meadow-N of Ssp
RouteState Highway 908E
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71226, -73.57995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,135 (2018)
Projected traffic135,763 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over RTE 102 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908E over RTE 102 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908E over RTE 102 carry?

About 114,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908E over RTE 102?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over RTE 102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.