West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
FairNew York County, New York · W 36th - 30th ST Brch CSX · Structure no. 00000000224501F
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,548
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,999 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is West 36th 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 2,548 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 36th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.