US Bridges

Fletcher Avenue over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.5 MI E NYC Line on Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059350

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fletcher Avenue 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 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 13,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,233 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location1.5 MI E NYC Line on Ssp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67904, -73.70019
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,120 (2020)
Projected traffic16,233 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Avenue over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Fletcher Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fletcher Avenue over RTE 908M carry?

About 13,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.