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RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I

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Queens County, New York · Kew Gardens Interchange · Structure no. 000000001076039

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110,322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,027 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908
Crosses678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I
LocationKew Gardens Interchange
RouteState Highway 908
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71571, -73.82647
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,322 (2020)
Projected traffic136,027 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I carry?

About 110,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908 over 678IX5RR 907MX5rd 678I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.