US Bridges

Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.8MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230120

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,151
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90 is a steel frame carrying Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90 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 10,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,198 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMyrtle Ave
Crosses908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90
Location1.8MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70292, -73.85825
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,151 (2020)
Projected traffic10,198 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90 built?

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

What condition is Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90 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 2024.

How much traffic does Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90 carry?

About 10,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtle Ave over 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.