US Bridges

RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.0 MI E RTE 678+GCP · Structure no. 000000001065089

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131,123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy is a concrete frame carrying RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy 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 131,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161,674 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907M
CrossesUtopia Pkwy
Location2.0 MI E RTE 678+GCP
RouteState Highway 907M
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71927, -73.79072
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,123 (2020)
Projected traffic161,674 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$16.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy built?

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

What condition is RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy 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 RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy carry?

About 131,123 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907M over Utopia Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.