US Bridges

RTE 24 over RTE 907A

Poor

Queens County, New York · .5 MI E JCT Cip & SH 24 · Structure no. 000000002266149

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,997
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 24 over RTE 907A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 24 over RTE 907A in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 37,997 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,175 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 286 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 24
CrossesRTE 907A
Location.5 MI E JCT Cip & SH 24
RouteState Highway 24
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71091, -73.72751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width286 ft (87.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,997 (2016)
Projected traffic38,175 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$28.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 24 over RTE 907A built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 24 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 24 over RTE 907A carry?

About 37,997 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 24 over RTE 907A?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 286 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 24 over RTE 907A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.