US Bridges

Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D

Poor

Queens County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT I678 & Bl Pk · Structure no. 000000002231620

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,437
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D is a concrete continuous frame carrying Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,467 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFarmers Boulevard
CrossesRTE 907D RTE 907D
Location1.8 MI E JCT I678 & Bl Pk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66691, -73.76703
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,437 (2019)
Projected traffic6,467 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D carry?

About 6,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Boulevard over RTE 907D RTE 907D?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.