US Bridges

Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward

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New York County, New York · Rfk Exit Ramp Bw · Structure no. 00000000552188C

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,210 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
154,800
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward in New York County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 154,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216,720 by 2031. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRfk Exit Ramp Bw
CrossesSunken Garden Loop Ward
LocationRfk Exit Ramp Bw
Coordinates40.78744, -73.9291
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,210 ft (368.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,800 (2011)
Projected traffic216,720 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward carry?

About 154,800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rfk Exit Ramp Bw over Sunken Garden Loop Ward?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.