US Bridges

Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A

Fair

Queens County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT Gcp & Cip · Structure no. 000000002266139

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,652
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A is a concrete frame carrying Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,652 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,166 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDouglaston Pkwy
CrossesRTE 907A
Location.2 MI NE JCT Gcp & Cip
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74576, -73.7351
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,652 (2020)
Projected traffic7,166 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglaston Pkwy over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A carry?

About 3,652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Douglaston Pkwy over RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.