US Bridges

West 39th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con

Poor

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245080

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,051
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 39th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 39th 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2021. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 39th Street
CrossesAMTRAK W Side Con
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75825, -73.99808
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,051 (2001)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2021
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 39th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 39th 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 39th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?

About 2,051 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 39th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 39th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.