US Bridges

14th Avenue over RTE 907A RTE 907A

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.4 MI W JCT I78 & Ci Pky · Structure no. 000000002231970

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Avenue over RTE 907A RTE 907A is a concrete continuous frame carrying 14th Avenue 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 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 12,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,538 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries14th Avenue
CrossesRTE 907A RTE 907A
Location1.4 MI W JCT I78 & Ci Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78813, -73.81689
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
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,480 (2020)
Projected traffic12,538 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th Avenue over RTE 907A RTE 907A built?

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

What condition is 14th Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Avenue over RTE 907A RTE 907A carry?

About 12,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14th Avenue over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Avenue over RTE 907A RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.