US Bridges

RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy

Poor

Kings County, New York · 3.3 MI SE 86 St+shore Pky · Structure no. 000000002231319

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159,871
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 159,871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,120 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesBay Pkwy
Location3.3 MI SE 86 St+shore Pky
RouteCity Street 907C
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59593, -74.00005
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,871 (2020)
Projected traffic197,120 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy carry?

About 159,871 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Bay Pkwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.