US Bridges

Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C

Fair

Kings County, New York · 8.4 MI SW I678+BELT Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231460

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,755
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 84 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 39,755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,941 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFlatbush Avenue
CrossesRTE 907C RTE 907C
Location8.4 MI SW I678+BELT Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKings County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59651, -73.90796
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,755 (2020)
Projected traffic39,941 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$16.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C 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 October 2023.

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

About 39,755 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Flatbush Avenue over RTE 907C RTE 907C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.