US Bridges

188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.7 MI Ene JCT I678 & Gcp · Structure no. 000000001065100

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,791
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 16,791 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,869 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries188th Street
CrossesRamp to Gcp EB RTE 907M
Location2.7 MI Ene JCT I678 & Gcp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72239, -73.77733
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,791 (2019)
Projected traffic16,869 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M carry?

About 16,791 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 188th Street over Ramp to Gcp EB RTE 907M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.