US Bridges

North Fletcher Ave over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 1.5 MI E NYC Line on Ssp · Structure no. 000000001520170

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fletcher Ave over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Fletcher Ave 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 13,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,233 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Fletcher Ave
CrossesRTE 908M
Location1.5 MI E NYC Line on Ssp
Coordinates40.67928, -73.70024
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,120 (2020)
Projected traffic16,233 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Fletcher Ave over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is North Fletcher Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Fletcher Ave over RTE 908M carry?

About 13,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Fletcher Ave 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns North Fletcher Ave over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.