US Bridges

RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D

Good

New York County, New York · Manhattan · Structure no. 00000000552120B

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
540 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
86,409
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D in New York County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,542 by 2041. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 900
CrossesHarlem Rvr D from Fdr D
LocationManhattan
Coordinates40.802, -73.93103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,409 (2018)
Projected traffic106,542 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D carry?

About 86,409 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D from Fdr D?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.