US Bridges

RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90

Fair

New York County, New York · .2 MI SW JCT Fdr DR.&SH25 · Structure no. 000000002233038

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,585 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
147,090
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 84 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 147,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,361 by 2041. The structure is 1,585 ft (483.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 907L
CrossesEast 61st Street RTE 90
Location.2 MI SW JCT Fdr DR.&SH25
RouteState Highway 907L
Coordinates40.76015, -73.95752
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,585 ft (483.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,090 (2021)
Projected traffic181,361 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$42.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90 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 East 61st Street RTE 90 carry?

About 147,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90?

The structure is 1,585 ft (483.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907L over East 61st Street RTE 90?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.