US Bridges

Woodfield Road over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.9 MI E NYC Line on Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059430

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,575
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodfield Road over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying Woodfield Road over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 8,575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,416 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodfield Road
CrossesRTE 908M
Location3.9 MI E NYC Line on Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68313, -73.65285
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,575 (2020)
Projected traffic10,416 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodfield Road over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodfield Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Woodfield Road over RTE 908M carry?

About 8,575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodfield Road over RTE 908M?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Woodfield Road over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.