Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv
GoodNew York County, New York · Over Harlem Rvr in Harlem · Structure no. 000000002240059
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,006 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,042
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv is a steel continuous movable - swing carrying Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv in New York County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 54,042 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,295 by 2041. The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv carry?
About 54,042 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv?
The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Willis Avenue over Rfk Bridge to Harlem Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.