US Bridges

RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy

Poor

Queens County, New York · .9 MI NE Gcp+crs Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001065169

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127,517
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy 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 127,517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157,228 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907M
CrossesLittle Neck Pkwy
Location.9 MI NE Gcp+crs Isl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 907M
Coordinates40.75405, -73.72298
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,517 (2020)
Projected traffic157,228 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$18.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy built?

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

What condition is RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy carry?

About 127,517 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907M over Little Neck Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.