US Bridges

Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 2.6 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001059580

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,626
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,626 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,908 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook Road
CrossesRTE 908M
Location2.6 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp
Coordinates40.68966, -73.5676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,626 (2020)
Projected traffic12,908 by 2041
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 10,626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Road over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.