US Bridges

RTE 907H over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 4.1 MI N I95+BX River Pky · Structure no. 000000001075030

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907H over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 907H over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 907H
CrossesBronx River
Location4.1 MI N I95+BX River Pky
RouteState Highway 907H
Coordinates40.89324, -73.86261
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907H over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 907H over Bronx River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 907H over Bronx River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 907H over Bronx River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907H over Bronx River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.