US Bridges

Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At East Meadow-N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059290

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,883
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 47,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,168 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Country Road
Crosses908E 908E03011117 RTE 9
LocationAt East Meadow-N of Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74363, -73.61172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,883 (2020)
Projected traffic58,168 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9 carry?

About 47,883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Old Country Road over 908E 908E03011117 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.