US Bridges

RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin

Good

Kings County, New York · 907C over Paerdegat Basin · Structure no. 000000002231482

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
1,223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
72,343
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin in Kings County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,199 by 2041. The structure is 1,223 ft (372.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesPaerdegat Basin
Location907C over Paerdegat Basin
RouteState Highway 907C
Coordinates40.62136, -73.89667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,223 ft (372.8 m)
Longest span295 ft (90 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,343 (2019)
Projected traffic89,199 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$56.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin carry?

About 72,343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin?

The structure is 1,223 ft (372.8 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (90 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Paerdegat Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.