US Bridges

RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street

PoorPosted for load

New York County, New York · JCT Fdr Drive & 34th ST · Structure no. 000000001077069

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,300 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
135,883
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,543 by 2041. The structure is 2,300 ft (701 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 907L
Crosses34th Street 35th Street
LocationJCT Fdr Drive & 34th ST
RouteCity Street 907L
Coordinates40.74321, -73.9721
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,300 ft (701 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,883 (2020)
Projected traffic167,543 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$128.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street carry?

About 135,883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street?

The structure is 2,300 ft (701 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907L over 34th Street 35th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.