US Bridges

RTE 908M over Long Island RR

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.8 MI E NYC L-Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059411

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,292
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Long Island RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908M over Long Island RR in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 75,292 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,559 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesLong Island RR
Location3.8 MI E NYC L-Ssp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68355, -73.65482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,292 (2019)
Projected traffic89,559 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Long Island RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908M over Long Island RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over Long Island RR carry?

About 75,292 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908M over Long Island RR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Long Island RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.