US Bridges

Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 4.4 MI E NYC Line & Ssp · Structure no. 000000001059440

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,616
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 79 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 4,616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,462 by 2017. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Avenue
Crosses908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE
Location4.4 MI E NYC Line & Ssp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68473, -73.64271
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,616 (1997)
Projected traffic6,462 by 2017
Trucks4%
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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE 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 Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE carry?

About 4,616 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Avenue over 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.