US Bridges

Superior Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Poor

Queens County, New York · 1.7MI S Gcp+crss Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231800

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Superior Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying Superior Road 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSuperior Road
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location1.7MI S Gcp+crss Isl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.72052, -73.72583
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2019)
Projected traffic393 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Superior Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

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

What condition is Superior Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Superior Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Superior Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Superior Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.