US Bridges

West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak-

Good

New York County, New York · West 158th Street · Structure no. 000000002245250

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
595 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,992
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak- is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak- in New York County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,589 by 2021. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 158th Street
CrossesRiverside Drive Amtrak-
LocationWest 158th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83651, -73.9489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,992 (2001)
Projected traffic12,589 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$15.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak- built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak- in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak- carry?

About 8,992 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak-?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West 158th Street over Riverside Drive Amtrak-?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.