US Bridges

West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con

Fair

New York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245190

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,374
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 58th 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 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 5,374 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,545 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 58th Street
CrossesAMTRAK W Side Con
LocationIn Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77087, -73.99063
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,374 (2019)
Projected traffic10,545 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?

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

What condition is West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?

About 5,374 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 58th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.