US Bridges

RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.8 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky · Structure no. 000000002230099

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,689
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 101,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,382 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesCypress Hills Cem
Location2.8 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky
RouteCity Street 908B
Coordinates40.69625, -73.87479
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,689 (2020)
Projected traffic125,382 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem carry?

About 101,689 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over Cypress Hills Cem?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.