US Bridges

RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest Path

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.2MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230169

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,689
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest Path is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest Path in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesPedes-Equest Path
Location1.2MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy
RouteState Highway 908B
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70637, -73.85184
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest Path built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest 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 Pedes-Equest Path carry?

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

How long is RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest Path?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over Pedes-Equest Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.