US Bridges

RTE 908M over Long Beach Road

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 5.3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001059481

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Long Beach Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908M over Long Beach Road in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 93,023 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110,651 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesLong Beach Road
Location5.3 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908M
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68758, -73.61994
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,023 (2020)
Projected traffic110,651 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Long Beach Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is RTE 908M over Long Beach Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908M over Long Beach Road carry?

About 93,023 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 908M over Long Beach Road?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Long Beach Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.