US Bridges

RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At East Meadow-N of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059309

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,774
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1956, 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 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 84,774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100,838 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908E
CrossesWestbury Avenue
LocationAt East Meadow-N of Ssp
RouteState Highway 908E
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74898, -73.61524
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,774 (2020)
Projected traffic100,838 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue carry?

About 84,774 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908E over Westbury Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.