US Bridges

Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At East Meadow-N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059269

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,758
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 20,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,216 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Avenue
Crosses908E908E03011102 RTE 90
LocationAt East Meadow-N of Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73662, -73.58891
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,758 (2019)
Projected traffic25,216 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$18.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90 carry?

About 20,758 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Avenue over 908E908E03011102 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.