US Bridges

RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue

Poor

Bronx County, New York · .2 Mile N JCT I95 & Brp · Structure no. 000000001067109

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 112,038 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,142 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907H
CrossesE Tremont Avenue
Location.2 Mile N JCT I95 & Brp
RouteState Highway 907H
Coordinates40.83973, -73.87271
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,038 (2021)
Projected traffic138,142 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue carry?

About 112,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907H over E Tremont Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.