US Bridges

Bellmore Road over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .8 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001059630

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellmore Road over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bellmore 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 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 5,722 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,079 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBellmore Road
CrossesRTE 908M
Location.8 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6987, -73.53364
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,722 (2021)
Projected traffic7,079 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellmore Road over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Bellmore Road 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 July 2023.

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

About 5,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bellmore Road over RTE 908M?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bellmore Road over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.