US Bridges

Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv

Fair

Queens County, New York · .9 MI W I78+CRSS Isl Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002231930

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,093
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv is a concrete continuous frame carrying Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv 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 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 11,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,145 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrancis Lewis Bvd
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A Serv
Location.9 MI W I78+CRSS Isl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78631, -73.80629
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,093 (2011)
Projected traffic11,145 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv built?

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

What condition is Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv carry?

About 11,093 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Lewis Bvd over RTE 907A RTE 907A Serv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.