US Bridges

47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT I278 & G C Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230820

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,137
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 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 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,992 by 2017. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries47th ST
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907M
LocationJCT I278 & G C Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76797, -73.90399
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (1997)
Projected traffic2,992 by 2017
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 47th ST over RTE 907M RTE 907M?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.