US Bridges

Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT.I95 + I678 + I278 · Structure no. 000000002076129

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,271
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A is a concrete arch - deck carrying Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 11,271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,402 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBe SB Service RD
CrossesRTE 908A RTE 908A
LocationJCT.I95 + I678 + I278
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8301, -73.83771
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,271 (2020)
Projected traffic14,402 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A 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 2024.

How much traffic does Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A carry?

About 11,271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Be SB Service RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.