US Bridges

Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River

Fair

New York County, New York · Over Harlem Rv in Harlem · Structure no. 000000002240079

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
1,172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,068
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River is a steel movable - swing carrying Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River in New York County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 118 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 39,068 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,251 by 2041. The structure is 1,172 ft (357.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Avenue
CrossesRTE 907P Harlem River
LocationOver Harlem Rv in Harlem
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81411, -73.93384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,172 ft (357.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,068 (2020)
Projected traffic39,251 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$219 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River 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 Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River carry?

About 39,068 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River?

The structure is 1,172 ft (357.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Avenue over RTE 907P Harlem River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.