US Bridges

Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M

Good

Queens County, New York · .9 MI E I278 + Gcp · Structure no. 000000001055859

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,703
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,767 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDitmars Blvd
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907M
Location.9 MI E I278 + Gcp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76693, -73.88764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,703 (2019)
Projected traffic13,767 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M carry?

About 13,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ditmars Blvd over RTE 907M RTE 907M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.