US Bridges

RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Poor

Queens County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT Gcp & Ci Pky · Structure no. 000000002231780

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,997
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 37,997 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,175 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 24
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location2.4 MI S JCT Gcp & Ci Pky
RouteCity Street 24
Coordinates40.71118, -73.72832
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,997 (2019)
Projected traffic38,175 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 37,997 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 24 over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.