US Bridges

RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .18 MI S JCT Brpc & Brp · Structure no. 000000002065629

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,038
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 112,038 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,142 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 907H
CrossesBoston RD Bx Zoo
Location.18 MI S JCT Brpc & Brp
RouteState Highway 907H
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85398, -73.87192
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,038 (2021)
Projected traffic138,142 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo carry?

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

How long is RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907H over Boston RD Bx Zoo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.