US Bridges

RTE 907H over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 4.5 MI N I95 + Bx Rvr Pkw · Structure no. 000000001075059

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,651
2021 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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 84,651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104,374 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 907H
CrossesBronx River
Location4.5 MI N I95 + Bx Rvr Pkw
RouteState Highway 907H
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.89874, -73.86132
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,651 (2021)
Projected traffic104,374 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907H over Bronx River built?

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

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?

About 84,651 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 907H over Bronx River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907H over Bronx River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.