US Bridges

RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay

Fair

Queens County, New York · Cross Bay Vets Mem Bridge · Structure no. 000000005521239

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,102 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
18,736
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 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 18,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,824 by 2041. The structure is 2,102 ft (640.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 900
CrossesJamaica Bay
LocationCross Bay Vets Mem Bridge
RouteCity Street 900
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.59045, -73.81942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,102 ft (640.7 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,736 (2011)
Projected traffic18,824 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$140.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay carry?

About 18,736 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay?

The structure is 2,102 ft (640.7 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.