West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
GoodNew York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245060
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,222
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,222 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,322 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 3,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 37th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.