US Bridges

RTE 908B over Vermont Place

Fair

Queens County, New York · 3.8 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky · Structure no. 000000002230039

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,881
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over Vermont Place is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908B over Vermont Place in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 77,881 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,027 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesVermont Place
Location3.8 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky
RouteCity Street 908B
Coordinates40.68979, -73.89034
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,881 (2019)
Projected traffic96,027 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over Vermont Place built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 908B over Vermont Place 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over Vermont Place carry?

About 77,881 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908B over Vermont Place?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over Vermont Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.