US Bridges

11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245209

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,451
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 21,451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,058 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 427 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries11th Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK W Side Con
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77173, -73.9904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width427 ft (130.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,451 (2011)
Projected traffic26,058 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$78.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Avenue 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 11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?

About 21,451 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 427 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Avenue over AMTRAK W Side Con?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.