US Bridges

RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.9 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001059602

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue 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 81,311 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,719 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 908M
CrossesJerusalem Avenue
Location1.9 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908M
Coordinates40.69062, -73.55256
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,311 (2021)
Projected traffic96,719 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue 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 August 2024.

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

About 81,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908M over Jerusalem Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.