US Bridges

RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con

PoorPosted for load

New York County, New York · 4 MI NE Route 9A+79 ST · Structure no. 00000000222934A

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
450 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
105,892
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 105,892 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,564 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907V
CrossesAmtrak-W Side Con
Location4 MI NE Route 9A+79 ST
RouteState Highway 907V
Coordinates40.83747, -73.94851
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadH 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,892 (2020)
Projected traffic130,564 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con carry?

About 105,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907V over Amtrak-W Side Con?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.