US Bridges

RTE 908 over Metro North RR

Good

Bronx County, New York · Mosholu Pkwy / Metro No R · Structure no. 000000002230260

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,926
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908 over Metro North RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908 over Metro North RR in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 120 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,926 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,267 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 908
CrossesMetro North RR
LocationMosholu Pkwy / Metro No R
RouteState Highway 908
Coordinates40.86837, -73.8799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,926 (2019)
Projected traffic28,267 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908 over Metro North RR built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 908 over Metro North RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908 over Metro North RR carry?

About 22,926 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908 over Metro North RR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908 over Metro North RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.