US Bridges

149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Poor

Queens County, New York · 1.4 MI W JCT I78 & Ci Pky · Structure no. 000000002231960

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,406
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying 149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A 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 4,406 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,645 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries149th Street
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location1.4 MI W JCT I78 & Ci Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78781, -73.81608
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,406 (2016)
Projected traffic8,645 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

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

What condition is 149th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 4,406 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 149th Street over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.