US Bridges

RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 0.3M E. Rts 25 & Nsp · Structure no. 000000001059311

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 82,668 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98,333 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908G
CrossesMsp N/B to Nsp W/B
Location0.3M E. Rts 25 & Nsp
RouteState Highway 908G
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75566, -73.6175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,668 (2021)
Projected traffic98,333 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B carry?

About 82,668 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908G over Msp N/B to Nsp W/B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.