US Bridges

RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd

Fair

Queens County, New York · .3 MI NE JCT Gcp & I295 · Structure no. 000000001068009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 146,095 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,135 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907M
CrossesBell Blvd Bell Blvd
Location.3 MI NE JCT Gcp & I295
RouteCity Street 907M
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72841, -73.75189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,095 (2018)
Projected traffic180,135 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd 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 July 2024.

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

About 146,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907M over Bell Blvd Bell Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.