RFK Exit Ramp BW
Carrying RFK Exit Ramp BW over Sunken Garden Loop, Ward
RFK Exit Ramp BW, New York, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RFK Exit Ramp BW
The RFK Exit Ramp BW bridge in New York, New York carries RFK Exit Ramp BW over Sunken Garden Loop, Ward. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 13 sections, stretching 368.8 meters (1210 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 154,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RFK Exit Ramp BW compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2007
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 368.8 m (1210 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 154,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000552188C
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RFK Exit Ramp BW is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RFK Exit Ramp BW against other structures in New York and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RFK Exit Ramp BW?
RFK Exit Ramp BW in New York, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RFK Exit Ramp BW inspected?
RFK Exit Ramp BW's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 154,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RFK Exit Ramp BW is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RFK Exit Ramp BW?
RFK Exit Ramp BW has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RFK Exit Ramp BW?
RFK Exit Ramp BW is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is RFK Exit Ramp BW and does age affect safety?
RFK Exit Ramp BW was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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