US Bridges

Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB

Good

New York County, New York · Manhattan · Structure no. 00000000552120K

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,545 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB in New York County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,545 ft (470.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRfk Bridge to Harl
CrossesFrom 2nd Ave to Hrd NB
LocationManhattan
RouteInterstate 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80101, -73.92906
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,545 ft (470.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB?

The structure is 1,545 ft (470.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rfk Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to Hrd NB?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.