US Bridges

RTE 907H over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 4.2 MI N I95+BX River Pky · Structure no. 000000001076409

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,818
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907H over Bronx River is a concrete frame 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 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 104,818 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,240 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 907H
CrossesBronx River
Location4.2 MI N I95+BX River Pky
RouteState Highway 907H
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8941, -73.86243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,818 (2021)
Projected traffic129,240 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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$8.3 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 January 2024.

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

About 104,818 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907H over Bronx River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907H over Bronx River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.