US Bridges

Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 RTE 90

Fair

Nassau County, New York · SW of E Meadow- N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059270

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,716
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 RTE 90 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 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 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 22,716 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,106 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue C
Crosses908E908E03011105 RTE 90
LocationSW of E Meadow- N of Ssp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73735, -73.59314
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,716 (2019)
Projected traffic28,106 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 RTE 90 built?

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

What condition is Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 RTE 90 carry?

About 22,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 RTE 90?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue C over 908E908E03011105 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.