US Bridges

RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree

Fair

Queens County, New York · 907CX Sheridan Ave · Structure no. 000000002231539

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
337 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
161,760
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 161,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,450 by 2041. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
CrossesFountain Ave Betts Cree
Location907CX Sheridan Ave
RouteCity Street 907C
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.6548, -73.86027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161,760 (2021)
Projected traffic199,450 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$26 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree carry?

About 161,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over Fountain Ave Betts Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.