US Bridges

RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.5 MI SW JCT SH25&IB Pky · Structure no. 000000002230149

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,689
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesLIRR - Ex Rockaway LN
Location1.5 MI SW JCT SH25&IB Pky
RouteCity Street 908B
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70423, -73.85402
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN carry?

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

How long is RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over LIRR - Ex Rockaway LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.