US Bridges

RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .8 M N JCT I87&MOSHOLU Pk · Structure no. 000000002230300

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,418
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1939, 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 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 53,418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,864 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 908F
CrossesAbandoned Nycrr
Location.8 M N JCT I87&MOSHOLU Pk
RouteState Highway 908F
Coordinates40.90025, -73.88661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr built?

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

What condition is RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr carry?

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

How long is RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908F over Abandoned Nycrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.