US Bridges

RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT Gcp+route 678 · Structure no. 000000001076730

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,285
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,309 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesRTE I678 RTE I678 RTE
LocationJCT Gcp+route 678
RouteCity Street 908B
Coordinates40.71561, -73.82606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,285 (2017)
Projected traffic32,309 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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

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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE carry?

About 25,285 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over RTE I678 RTE I678 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.