US Bridges

Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B

Fair

Kings County, New York · 4.5 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky · Structure no. 000000002230000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,334
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B is a concrete frame carrying Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 13,334 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHighland Blvd E B
CrossesRTE 908B RTE 908B
Location4.5 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.67976, -73.89698
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,334 (2020)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B carry?

About 13,334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Blvd E B over RTE 908B RTE 908B?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.