US Bridges

Park Avenue over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 3.8 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001059550

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Avenue over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 6,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location3.8 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68882, -73.59095
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,830 (2021)
Projected traffic8,450 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Park Avenue 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 April 2023.

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

About 6,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.