US Bridges

RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line

Fair

Queens County, New York · At Kew Gardens · Structure no. 000000002247219

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,424
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 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 33,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908B
CrossesLIRR Main Line
LocationAt Kew Gardens
RouteCity Street 908B
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71268, -73.83415
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,424 (2016)
Projected traffic33,581 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line carry?

About 33,424 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908B over LIRR Main Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.