US Bridges

Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90

Fair

Nassau County, New York · 2.0 MI E of Hempstead · Structure no. 000000003360559

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,695
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90 in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 9,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,777 by 2041. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Curtiss Blvd
Crosses908E908E03011088 RTE 90
Location2.0 MI E of Hempstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7183, -73.58048
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,695 (2017)
Projected traffic11,777 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$27.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90 carry?

About 9,695 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Curtiss Blvd over 908E908E03011088 RTE 90?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.