US Bridges

West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT I495 & C I P · Structure no. 000000002231860

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,551
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying West Alley 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 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 16,551 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,106 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Alley Road
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location.2 MI SE JCT I495 & C I P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75165, -73.74252
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,551 (2019)
Projected traffic20,106 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

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

What condition is West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 16,551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns West Alley Road over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.