US Bridges

Union Turnpike over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Poor

Queens County, New York · .3 MI SE JCT Gcp & Cip · Structure no. 000000002231850

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,038
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Turnpike over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying Union Turnpike 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 26,038 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,160 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Turnpike
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location.3 MI SE JCT Gcp & Cip
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74079, -73.72647
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,038 (2018)
Projected traffic26,160 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Turnpike over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

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

What condition is Union Turnpike 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Union Turnpike over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 26,038 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Union Turnpike over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Union Turnpike over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.