US Bridges

72nd ST over Relief

Good

New York County, New York · JCT US Rt 9A & 72nd ST · Structure no. 00000000222928D

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,289
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd ST over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd ST over Relief in New York County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,854 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Carries72nd ST
CrossesRelief
LocationJCT US Rt 9A & 72nd ST
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.78093, -73.98707
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,289 (2020)
Projected traffic8,854 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd ST over Relief built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd ST over Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 72nd ST over Relief carry?

About 7,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 72nd ST over Relief?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd ST over Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.