West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
FairNew York County, New York · W34th ST-30th ST O/Amtrak · Structure no. 00000000224501D
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,079
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6 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 12,079 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,135 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 100 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 34th 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 12,079 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns West 34th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.