US Bridges

Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 2.4 MI N of Hempstead · Structure no. 000000003056639

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,802
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 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 5 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 18,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,840 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChas Lindbergh Bl
Crosses908E908E03011095 908E90
Location2.4 MI N of Hempstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72963, -73.58105
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,802 (2019)
Projected traffic22,840 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$26 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90 carry?

About 18,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Chas Lindbergh Bl over 908E908E03011095 908E90?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.