US Bridges

RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro

Fair

Queens County, New York · Cross Bay Bridge · Structure no. 00000000552123A

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
941 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,276
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,286 by 2041. The structure is 941 ft (286.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 900
CrossesJamaica Bay Seawall Pro
LocationCross Bay Bridge
RouteCity Street 900
Coordinates40.58833, -73.81766
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length941 ft (286.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2017)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro 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 Seawall Pro carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro?

The structure is 941 ft (286.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 900 over Jamaica Bay Seawall Pro?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.