US Bridges

Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9

Fair

Queens County, New York · 3.4 MI SW Jt SH25 & Ib Pk · Structure no. 000000002230040

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,569
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9 is a concrete frame carrying Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9 in Queens 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 6 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 16,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,646 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCypress Hills ST
Crosses908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9
Location3.4 MI SW Jt SH25 & Ib Pk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.69215, -73.88251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,569 (2019)
Projected traffic16,646 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9 carry?

About 16,569 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Hills ST over 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.