Bridge conditions in New York County, New York
246 inventoried bridges · 23 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
23 of the 246 bridges the federal inventory lists in New York County are rated poor; the rest split 34 good and 189 fair.
- 23 of the 246 bridges in New York County, New York, are rated in poor condition (9.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 34 bridges (13.8%) are rated good and 189 (76.8%) fair.
- The median New York County bridge was built in 1939.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Rte 907L over 34TH Street 35TH Street (built 1966), carrying about 135,883 vehicles a day.
Good 13.8% · Fair 76.8% · Poor 9.3% of 246 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I95 over Amtrak Railroad Fort Wa | 1931 | 271,808 | Fair |
| Rte I95 over Amtrak Railroad Fort Wa | 1962 | 268,692 | Fair |
| RFK Exit Ramp BW over Sunken Garden Loop Ward | 2007 | 154,800 | Good |
| Rte 907L over East 96TH Street York A | 1954 | 153,810 | Fair |
| Rte 907L over Rte 907L Prom BIN223216 | 1942 | 147,090 | Fair |
| Rte 907L over East 61ST Street Rte 90 | 1941 | 147,090 | Fair |
| Rte 907L over 34TH Street 35TH Street | 1966 | 135,883 | Poor |
| Rte 907L over Parking Lot | 1966 | 135,883 | Fair |
| Rte 907L over Service Road Avenue C N | 1947 | 135,883 | Fair |
| Rte 907 over East River Shore | 1985 | 124,183 | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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