US Bridges

RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue

Poor

Kings County, New York · .9 MI E Belt Pky &ocn Pky · Structure no. 000000002231419

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,147
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesOcean Avenue
Location.9 MI E Belt Pky &ocn Pky
RouteCity Street 907C
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.58454, -73.94861
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue carry?

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

How long is RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Ocean Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.