US Bridges

West 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con

Fair

New York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245330

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,923
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,923 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,941 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 41st Street
CrossesAMTRAK W Side Con
LocationIn Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75934, -73.99687
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
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,923 (2018)
Projected traffic3,941 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 41st 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 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?

About 3,923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 41st Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.