US Bridges

RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop

Fair

Queens County, New York · .7MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230179

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110,322
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop 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 110,322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,027 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesMetropolitan Ave Metrop
Location.7MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy
RouteCity Street 908B
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.70893, -73.84164
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,322 (2020)
Projected traffic136,027 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop built?

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

What condition is RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop carry?

About 110,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over Metropolitan Ave Metrop?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.