US Bridges

RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd

Poor

Queens County, New York · .4 MI NE Gcp+crs Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001065159

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154,703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 154,703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,748 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907M
CrossesCommonwealth Blvd
Location.4 MI NE Gcp+crs Isl Pkwy
RouteState Highway 907M
Coordinates40.74806, -73.72865
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,703 (2021)
Projected traffic190,748 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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$29.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd carry?

About 154,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907M over Commonwealth Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.