US Bridges

RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302

PoorPosted for load

Kings County, New York · 1.5 MI NE 86 St+shore Pky · Structure no. 000000002231239

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,828 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
55,432
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55,432 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,347 by 2041. The structure is 2,828 ft (862 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 907C
Crosses3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302
Location1.5 MI NE 86 St+shore Pky
RouteCity Street 907C
Coordinates40.64151, -74.0211
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+20 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,828 ft (862 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,432 (2018)
Projected traffic68,347 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$145.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302 carry?

About 55,432 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302?

The structure is 2,828 ft (862 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over 3rd Ave 278I278IX2M2302?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.