US Bridges

Oakfield Road over RTE 908M

Fair

Nassau County, New York · .6 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp · Structure no. 000000001520350

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,489
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakfield Road over RTE 908M is a concrete arch - deck carrying Oakfield Road 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 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 3,489 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,316 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakfield Road
CrossesRTE 908M
Location.6 MI W JCT Rts Ssp+wsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.69994, -73.5302
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,489 (2020)
Projected traffic4,316 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakfield Road over RTE 908M built?

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

What condition is Oakfield Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Oakfield Road over RTE 908M carry?

About 3,489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakfield Road over RTE 908M?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Oakfield Road over RTE 908M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.