US Bridges

Corona Avenue over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 2.1 MI E NYC Line & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059360

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corona Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Corona Avenue over RTE 908M 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 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,575 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCorona Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location2.1 MI E NYC Line & Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68296, -73.68849
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2018)
Projected traffic27,575 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Corona Avenue over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Corona 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 November 2024.

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

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Corona Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Corona Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.