US Bridges

160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Fair

Queens County, New York · .7 MI W I78+CRSS Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231920

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,601
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,601 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,441 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries160 TH Street
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location.7 MI W I78+CRSS Isl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78602, -73.80242
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,601 (2016)
Projected traffic6,441 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 160 TH Street 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 160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 4,601 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 160 TH Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.