RTE 900
Carrying RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D, From FDR D
MANHATTAN, New York, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 900
The RTE 900 bridge in New York, New York carries RTE 900 over Harlem Rvr D, From FDR D. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 900 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000552120B
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 900 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 900?
RTE 900 in New York, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 900 inspected?
RTE 900's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 900 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 900?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RTE 900.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 900?
Ownership is not specified for RTE 900 in the NBI.
How old is RTE 900 and does age affect safety?
RTE 900 was built in 1936, making it 90 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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