West 46th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn
FairNew York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245120
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,852
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 46th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 46th 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 3,852 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,558 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 46th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 46th 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does West 46th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn carry?
About 3,852 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West 46th 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 46th Street over Amtrk W.Side Conn?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.