US Bridges

Woodfield Avenue over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 3.9 MI E NYC Line on Ssp · Structure no. 000000001520210

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,575
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodfield Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete frame carrying Woodfield Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,416 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodfield Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location3.9 MI E NYC Line on Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68332, -73.65282
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,575 (2020)
Projected traffic10,416 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodfield Avenue over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Woodfield Avenue over RTE 908M in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 8,575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodfield Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Woodfield Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.