US Bridges

Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .7 MI S I95+BX River Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001075740

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,296
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 77 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 8,296 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,279 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Ave
CrossesRTE 907H RTE 907H
Location.7 MI S I95+BX River Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82679, -73.87285
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,296 (2018)
Projected traffic16,279 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H carry?

About 8,296 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Ave over RTE 907H RTE 907H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.