US Bridges

RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST

Fair

New York County, New York · JCT of US 9A & 72nd Stree · Structure no. 000000002229289

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,730 ft
145 main spans
Daily traffic
123,301
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 5 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 123,301 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,030 by 2041. The structure is 2,730 ft (832.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907V
CrossesPedestrian Path 79th ST
LocationJCT of US 9A & 72nd Stree
RouteState Highway 907V
Coordinates40.78092, -73.98739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans145
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,730 ft (832.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,301 (2020)
Projected traffic152,030 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$167.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST carry?

About 123,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST?

The structure is 2,730 ft (832.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907V over Pedestrian Path 79th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.