US Bridges

RTE 908T over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001059652

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,784
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908T over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 908T over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 34,784 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,375 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908T
CrossesRTE 908M
LocationJCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteState Highway 908T
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69828, -73.51856
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,784 (2018)
Projected traffic41,375 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908T over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908T 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908T over RTE 908M carry?

About 34,784 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908T over RTE 908M?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908T over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.