US Bridges

Elmont Road over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .2 MI E NYC L -Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059320

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,642
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmont Road over RTE 908M is a concrete tee beam carrying Elmont Road over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 22,642 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,505 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElmont Road
CrossesRTE 908M
Location.2 MI E NYC L -Ssp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68799, -73.72292
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,642 (2019)
Projected traffic27,505 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmont Road over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmont Road over RTE 908M 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 2023.

How much traffic does Elmont Road over RTE 908M carry?

About 22,642 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elmont Road over RTE 908M?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Elmont Road over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.