US Bridges

Washington Avenue over RTE 908E

Fair

Nassau County, New York · At Freeport-S of Ssp · Structure no. 000000001520370

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,396
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over RTE 908E is a concrete frame carrying Washington Avenue 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 6,396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,913 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesRTE 908E
LocationAt Freeport-S of Ssp
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67998, -73.57225
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,396 (2019)
Projected traffic7,913 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over RTE 908E built?

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

What condition is Washington Avenue 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 Washington Avenue over RTE 908E carry?

About 6,396 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over RTE 908E?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over RTE 908E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.