US Bridges

Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.1 MI SE JCT I495 & Gcp · Structure no. 000000001065010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,173
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,713 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJewel Avenue
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907M RTE
Location1.1 MI SE JCT I495 & Gcp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72578, -73.83763
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,173 (2018)
Projected traffic8,713 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$23.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE carry?

About 7,173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Jewel Avenue over RTE 907M RTE 907M RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.