RTE 908B over Austin Street
FairQueens County, New York · At Forrest Hills · Structure no. 000000002248299
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,424
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 908B over Austin Street is a concrete frame carrying RTE 908B over Austin Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 908B over Austin Street built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 908B over Austin Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 908B over Austin Street carry?
About 33,424 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 908B over Austin Street?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 908B over Austin Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.