US Bridges

RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a

Fair

New York County, New York · Fdr DR and E96 Street · Structure no. 000000002232179

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
627 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
153,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a in New York County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6 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 153,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,647 by 2041. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 907L
CrossesEast 96th Street York a
LocationFdr DR and E96 Street
RouteState Highway 907L
Coordinates40.78292, -73.94397
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length627 ft (191.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,810 (2021)
Projected traffic189,647 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$39.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a carry?

About 153,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a?

The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907L over East 96th Street York a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.