US Bridges

RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90

Poor

Queens County, New York · 5.8 MI S JCT Gcp & C I Pk · Structure no. 000000002231660

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,703
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 27,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,833 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 27
Crosses907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90
Location5.8 MI S JCT Gcp & C I Pk
RouteCity Street 27
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66578, -73.7417
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90 carry?

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

How long is RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 27 over 907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.