US Bridges

Milburn Avenue over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 4.6 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001520250

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,152
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milburn Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Milburn Avenue over RTE 908M in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,662 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilburn Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location4.6 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68401, -73.60725
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,152 (2018)
Projected traffic2,662 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Milburn Avenue over RTE 908M built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milburn 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Milburn Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Milburn Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.