US Bridges

Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140

Fair

Kings County, New York · 1.9MI E Belt Pky+ocean Py · Structure no. 000000002231449

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,287
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140 in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 6 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 14,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,354 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesKnapp Street
CrossesRTE 907C 907C907CX2M140
Location1.9MI E Belt Pky+ocean Py
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58565, -73.93124
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,287 (2019)
Projected traffic14,354 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140 carry?

About 14,287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Knapp Street over RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.