US Bridges

West 57th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con

Fair

New York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245220

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,509
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 57th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 57th 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 6 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 16,509 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,586 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 57th Street
CrossesAMTRAK W Side Con
LocationIn Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77006, -73.99074
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,509 (2019)
Projected traffic16,586 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 57th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?

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

What condition is West 57th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West 57th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?

About 16,509 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West 57th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns West 57th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.