US Bridges

RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD

Poor

Kings County, New York · .8MI E Belt Pky+ocean Pky · Structure no. 000000002231409

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132,147
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 132,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,937 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesSheepshead Bay RD
Location.8MI E Belt Pky+ocean Pky
RouteInterstate 907C
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.58469, -73.95109
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,147 (2020)
Projected traffic162,937 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD carry?

About 132,147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Sheepshead Bay RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.