US Bridges

168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.6 MI E RTE 678+GCP · Structure no. 000000001065070

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,237
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,237 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,332 by 2036. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries168th Street
Crosses907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90
Location1.6 MI E RTE 678+GCP
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71739, -73.79804
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,237 (2016)
Projected traffic7,332 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90 built?

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

What condition is 168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90 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 168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90 carry?

About 5,237 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Street over 907M907MX5M14095 RTE 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.