US Bridges

49th Street over RTE 907M RTE 907M

Fair

Queens County, New York · 0.87 MI S JCT Gcp&bqe · Structure no. 000000002230890

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

49th Street over RTE 907M RTE 907M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th Street 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2037. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries49th Street
CrossesRTE 907M RTE 907M
Location0.87 MI S JCT Gcp&bqe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76764, -73.90176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2017)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 49th Street 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 49th Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 49th Street over RTE 907M RTE 907M carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 49th Street over RTE 907M RTE 907M?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 49th Street over RTE 907M RTE 907M?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.