US Bridges

RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT Gcp & I678 · Structure no. 00000000108027A

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

About this bridge

RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9 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 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 908
CrossesUnion Turnpike WB 907M9
LocationJCT Gcp & I678
RouteState Highway 908
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71619, -73.82682
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed—
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$13.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9 built?

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

What condition is RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9 carry?

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

How long is RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908 over Union Turnpike WB 907M9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.