West 42nd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
FairNew York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245210
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,612
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 42nd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 42nd 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 14,612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,680 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 100 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was West 42nd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 42nd 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West 42nd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 14,612 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West 42nd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns West 42nd Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.