US Bridges

RTE 908B over Park Ped Path

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.4MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230159

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,689
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over Park Ped Path is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 908B over Park Ped Path 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesPark Ped Path
Location1.4MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy
RouteState Highway 908B
Coordinates40.70523, -73.85258
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over Park Ped Path built?

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

What condition is RTE 908B over Park Ped Path 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over Park Ped Path carry?

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

How long is RTE 908B over Park Ped Path?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over Park Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.