US Bridges

RTE 907 over East River Shore

Poor

New York County, New York · East River Shore · Structure no. 000000002268650

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,105 ft
119 main spans
Daily traffic
124,183
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907 over East River Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907 over East River Shore in New York County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 124,183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,117 by 2041. The structure is 2,105 ft (641.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907
CrossesEast River Shore
LocationEast River Shore
RouteState Highway 907
Coordinates40.74806, -73.96796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans119
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,105 ft (641.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,183 (2019)
Projected traffic153,117 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907 over East River Shore built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907 over East River Shore in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907 over East River Shore carry?

About 124,183 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907 over East River Shore?

The structure is 2,105 ft (641.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907 over East River Shore?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.