US Bridges

RTE 907A over Totten RD

Poor

Queens County, New York · .4 MI E JCT I295 & C I Pk · Structure no. 000000002231900

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,557
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907A over Totten RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 907A over Totten RD in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 138,557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170,840 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 907A
CrossesTotten RD
Location.4 MI E JCT I295 & C I Pk
RouteCity Street 907A
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78948, -73.78209
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,557 (2020)
Projected traffic170,840 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907A over Totten RD built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 907A over Totten RD 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 RTE 907A over Totten RD carry?

About 138,557 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 907A over Totten RD?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907A over Totten RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.