US Bridges

RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa

Fair

Queens County, New York · Ramp Attached to 5521239 · Structure no. 00000000552123D

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,056 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,276
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa 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 6 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 1,056 ft (321.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 900
CrossesCross Bay Br Appr Seawa
LocationRamp Attached to 5521239
RouteCity Street 900
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.58803, -73.81912
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,056 ft (321.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2017)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa built?

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

What condition is RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa 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 Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa carry?

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

How long is RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa?

The structure is 1,056 ft (321.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 900 over Cross Bay Br Appr Seawa?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.