US Bridges

Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90

Fair

Queens County, New York · .3MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230190

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,904
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90 is a concrete frame carrying Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90 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 9,904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,866 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMarkwood Place
Crosses908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90
Location.3MI SW 25+INTERBRO Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71174, -73.83603
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,904 (2020)
Projected traffic13,866 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90 built?

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

What condition is Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 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 Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90 carry?

About 9,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Markwood Place over 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.