US Bridges

RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .7 MI N I87+MOSHOLU Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001076299

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,418
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 53,418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,864 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908F
CrossesGolfers Underpass
Location.7 MI N I87+MOSHOLU Pkwy
RouteState Highway 908F
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.90014, -73.8862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,418 (2018)
Projected traffic65,864 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass carry?

About 53,418 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908F over Golfers Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.