US Bridges

Bellmore Avenue over RTE 908M

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1.7 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp · Structure no. 000000001520320

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,271
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellmore Avenue over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bellmore 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 11,271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,692 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBellmore Avenue
CrossesRTE 908M
Location1.7 MI W JCT Ssp & Wsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69244, -73.55072
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,271 (2017)
Projected traffic13,692 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellmore Avenue over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Bellmore 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 Bellmore Avenue over RTE 908M carry?

About 11,271 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellmore Avenue over RTE 908M?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Bellmore Avenue over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.