US Bridges

North Broadway over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 135+SSP · Structure no. 000000001059710

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,125
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Broadway over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Broadway over RTE 908M 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 20,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,447 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Broadway
CrossesRTE 908M
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 135+SSP
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70577, -73.46132
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,125 (2020)
Projected traffic24,447 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Broadway over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is North Broadway 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 North Broadway over RTE 908M carry?

About 20,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Broadway over RTE 908M?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns North Broadway over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.