US Bridges

RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.1 MI E NYC Line & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059381

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,516
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue 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 97,516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115,994 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesDogwood Avenue
Location3.1 MI E NYC Line & Ssp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68299, -73.6676
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,516 (2020)
Projected traffic115,994 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue 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 2024.

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

About 97,516 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Dogwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.