US Bridges

West 44th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn

Fair

New York County, New York · In W Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245100

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,859
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 44th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 44th 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 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 4,859 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,534 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 44th Street
CrossesAmtrk W.Side Conn
LocationIn W Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76125, -73.99525
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,859 (2018)
Projected traffic9,534 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 44th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn built?

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

What condition is West 44th 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 44th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn carry?

About 4,859 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West 44th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 44th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.