RTE 908M
RTE 908M in .5 MI E JCT Rts 107+Ssp, Nassau County, New York received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 165K vehicles daily on RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 908M carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. RTE 908M carries an average daily traffic count of 164,953 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Massapequa Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE 908M is a 67-year-old bridge located .5 MI E JCT Rts 107+Ssp in Nassau County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 165K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 9.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE 908M has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 908M was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE 908M carries approximately 165K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 9.1 meters long and located on RTE 908M in .5 MI E JCT Rts 107+Ssp, Nassau County, New York.
Yes, RTE 908M is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
RTE 908M is located .5 MI E JCT Rts 107+Ssp in Nassau County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek. Its coordinates are 40.705653, -73.451347. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE 908M carries RTE 908M over Massapequa Creek. The bridge is 9.1 meters long and was built in 1959.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.