US Bridges

Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 2.2 MI E NYC Line & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059370

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,182
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,731 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranklin Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location2.2 MI E NYC Line & Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68321, -73.68583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,182 (2020)
Projected traffic25,731 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 21,182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.