Merrick Avenue over RTE 908M
GoodNassau County, New York · 2.4 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001059590
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,928
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrick Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Merrick Avenue 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 18,928 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,993 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrick Avenue over RTE 908M built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrick Avenue 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Merrick Avenue over RTE 908M carry?
About 18,928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Merrick Avenue over RTE 908M?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Merrick Avenue over RTE 908M?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.