US Bridges

RTE 907C over Bedford Avenue

Fair

Kings County, New York · In Sheepshead Bay · Structure no. 000000002231429

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

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Bedford Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over Bedford Avenue 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 132,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,937 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesBedford Avenue
LocationIn Sheepshead Bay
RouteCity Street 907C
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.58493, -73.94379
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Bedford Avenue built?

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

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

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

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

How long is RTE 907C over Bedford Avenue?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Bedford Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.