US Bridges

RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu

Fair

Queens County, New York · .7 MI SW Gcp & Crs Isl Pk · Structure no. 000000001065139

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145,312
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 145,312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179,169 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907M
CrossesUnion Turnpike Union Tu
Location.7 MI SW Gcp & Crs Isl Pk
RouteCity Street 907M
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73681, -73.74143
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,312 (2020)
Projected traffic179,169 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$31.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu carry?

About 145,312 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907M over Union Turnpike Union Tu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.