RFK Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to HRD NB
New York County, New York · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- RFK Bridge to Harl over From 2nd Ave to HRD NB in New York County, New York, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It is one of 34 of the 246 inventoried bridges in New York County rated good (13.8%); 23 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,544 ft |
| Location | Manhattan |
| NBI structure number | 00000000552120K |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I95 over Amtrak Railroad Fort Wa | 1931 | 271,808 | Fair |
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| RFK Exit Ramp BW over Sunken Garden Loop Ward | 2007 | 154,800 | Good |
| Rte 907L over East 96TH Street York A | 1954 | 153,810 | Fair |
| Rte 907L over Rte 907L Prom BIN223216 | 1942 | 147,090 | Fair |
| Rte 907L over East 61ST Street Rte 90 | 1941 | 147,090 | Fair |
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