US Bridges

RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem

Poor

New York County, New York · 5.1 MI NE JCT Fdr DR&SH25 · Structure no. 000000001077030

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,540 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
82,471
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem in New York County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 82,471 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,686 by 2041. The structure is 2,540 ft (774.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907P
CrossesNycta Irt Subway Harlem
Location5.1 MI NE JCT Fdr DR&SH25
RouteState Highway 907P
Coordinates40.82471, -73.93453
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans33 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,540 ft (774.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,471 (2020)
Projected traffic101,686 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$153.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem carry?

About 82,471 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem?

The structure is 2,540 ft (774.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907P over Nycta Irt Subway Harlem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.