US Bridges

RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.4 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky · Structure no. 000000002230109

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,689
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive 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 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 101,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,382 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesForest Park Drive
Location2.4 MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pky
RouteCity Street 908B
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6997, -73.86859
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive built?

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

What condition is RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive carry?

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

How long is RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over Forest Park Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.