West 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
PoorNew York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245070
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,336
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 38th 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 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 3,336 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,670 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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 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 | 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 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does West 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 3,336 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 38th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.