US Bridges

RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87

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New York County, New York · Over Harlem Rv Nr High Br · Structure no. 000000001240090

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
3,275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,013
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87 is a steel movable - swing carrying RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 130 years old, older 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 31,013 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,158 by 2041. The structure is 3,275 ft (998.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907
Crosses87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87
LocationOver Harlem Rv Nr High Br
RouteCity Street 907
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82808, -73.93468
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+50 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,275 ft (998.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,013 (2011)
Projected traffic31,158 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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$482.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87 carry?

About 31,013 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87?

The structure is 3,275 ft (998.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907 over 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.