US Bridges

Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90

Fair

Queens County, New York · .4MI.SW RTE25&INTRBORO Pk · Structure no. 000000002230180

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,672
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 22,672 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,778 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Turnpike
Crosses908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90
Location.4MI.SW RTE25&INTRBORO Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71069, -73.83759
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,672 (2019)
Projected traffic22,778 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90 carry?

About 22,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Union Turnpike over 908B908BX5M23039 RTE 90?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.