US Bridges

RTE 907C over 84th Street

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.6 MI W I678+BELT Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231549

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161,760
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907C over 84th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907C over 84th Street in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 161,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,450 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907C
Crosses84th Street
Location2.6 MI W I678+BELT Pkwy
RouteCity Street 907C
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66246, -73.84951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 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
CrossesHighway
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$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907C over 84th Street built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 907C over 84th Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 907C over 84th Street carry?

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

How long is RTE 907C over 84th Street?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907C over 84th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.