West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
FairNew York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 00000000224501B
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 275 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,977
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1939, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,766 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 4,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 33rd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.