US Bridges

RTE 907M over RTE I278

Fair

Queens County, New York · .6 MI E I278+GCP · Structure no. 000000001076679

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,414
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907M over RTE I278 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 907M over RTE I278 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 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 113,414 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,839 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 300 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 907M
CrossesRTE I278
Location.6 MI E I278+GCP
RouteState Highway 907M
Coordinates40.76642, -73.89393
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width300 ft (91.4 m)
Roadway width180 ft (54.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,414 (2008)
Projected traffic139,839 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
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$31.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907M over RTE I278 built?

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

What condition is RTE 907M over RTE I278 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907M over RTE I278 carry?

About 113,414 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907M over RTE I278?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 300 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907M over RTE I278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.