US Bridges

Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B

Fair

Queens County, New York · 5.4MI S Gcp+crss Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231700

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,023
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B is a concrete arch - deck carrying Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 15,023 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,249 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFrancis Lewis Bvd
CrossesRTE 907B
Location5.4MI S Gcp+crss Isl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66875, -73.73815
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,023 (2017)
Projected traffic18,249 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$17.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B 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 Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B carry?

About 15,023 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907B?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.