US Bridges

Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 5.5 MI W JCT Ssp + Wsp · Structure no. 000000001520230

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 96 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 5,544 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,734 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHemp-Franklin Ave
CrossesRTE 908M
Location5.5 MI W JCT Ssp + Wsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.68798, -73.62395
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,544 (2021)
Projected traffic6,734 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Hemp-Franklin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M carry?

About 5,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hemp-Franklin Ave over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.