US Bridges

West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn

Fair

New York County, New York · In W Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245090

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,084
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn 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 3,084 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,051 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 43rd Street
CrossesAmtrk W.Side Conn
LocationIn W Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7606, -73.99574
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,084 (2018)
Projected traffic6,051 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn built?

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

What condition is West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn carry?

About 3,084 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 43rd Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.