US Bridges

RTE 27 over RTE 907D

Fair

Queens County, New York · 5.8MI S Gcp+crss 1SL Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231650

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,703
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over RTE 907D is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 27 over RTE 907D in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 78 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 27,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,833 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
CrossesRTE 907D
Location5.8MI S Gcp+crss 1SL Pkwy
RouteCity Street 27
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66578, -73.74143
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,703 (2019)
Projected traffic27,833 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over RTE 907D built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 27 over RTE 907D 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over RTE 907D carry?

About 27,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 27 over RTE 907D?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over RTE 907D?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.