RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S
PoorNew York County, New York · 4 MI NE Route 9A+79 ST · Structure no. 000000002229349
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,772 ft
- 44 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,892
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S in New York County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 105,892 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,564 by 2041. The structure is 1,772 ft (540.1 m) long and 79 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S carry?
About 105,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S?
The structure is 1,772 ft (540.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9A over 158th Street Amtrak-W S?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.