US Bridges

RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So

Fair

New York County, New York · .9 MI NE Fdr Dr+battery · Structure no. 000000002232019

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
7,683 ft
89 main spans
Daily traffic
120,053
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So in New York County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 120,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,025 by 2041. The structure is 7,683 ft (2,341.8 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 907L
CrossesEast River Shoreline So
Location.9 MI NE Fdr Dr+battery
RouteCity Street 907L
Coordinates40.70316, -74.00775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans89 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,683 ft (2,341.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,053 (2020)
Projected traffic148,025 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$424.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So carry?

About 120,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So?

The structure is 7,683 ft (2,341.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907L over East River Shoreline So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.