US Bridges

Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001520360

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,889
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E is a concrete arch - deck carrying Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 9,889 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,013 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBabylon Turnpike
CrossesRTE 908E
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66523, -73.56856
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,889 (2019)
Projected traffic12,013 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E 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 2023.

How much traffic does Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E carry?

About 9,889 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Babylon Turnpike over RTE 908E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.