US Bridges

RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N

FairPosted for load

New York County, New York · 3.7 MI NE Fdr Dr+bklyn Br · Structure no. 000000002232060

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,339 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
135,883
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N in New York County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 78 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. 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 2,339 ft (712.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907L
CrossesService Road Avenue C N
Location3.7 MI NE Fdr Dr+bklyn Br
RouteCity Street 907L
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73279, -73.97431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32 (+14 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,339 ft (712.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,883 (2018)
Projected traffic167,543 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$130 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N carry?

About 135,883 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N?

The structure is 2,339 ft (712.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907L over Service Road Avenue C N?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.