US Bridges

Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 5.1 MI E NYC L-Ssp · Structure no. 000000001520229

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 47,451 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,748 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeninsula Blvd
CrossesRTE 908M
Location5.1 MI E NYC L-Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69026, -73.63277
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,451 (2020)
Projected traffic54,748 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peninsula Blvd 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M carry?

About 47,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Peninsula Blvd over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.