US Bridges

RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet

Good

Kings County, New York · 2.9MI E Belt Pky+ocean Py · Structure no. 000000002231450

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,901
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148,901 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,594 by 2041. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesGerritsen Inlet
Location2.9MI E Belt Pky+ocean Py
RouteCity Street 907C
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.58624, -73.91174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,901 (2021)
Projected traffic183,594 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$48.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet carry?

About 148,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Gerritsen Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.