US Bridges

Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR

Fair

New York County, New York · Freedom Pl S at 63rd ST · Structure no. 000000002271160

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR in New York County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom Place Sout
CrossesAMTRAK RR
LocationFreedom Pl S at 63rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77423, -73.98998
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom Place Sout over AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.