West 56th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con
FairNew York County, New York · At West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245370
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,236
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 56th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 56th 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 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 6,236 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 56th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 56th 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 56th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?
About 6,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West 56th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 56th Street over AMTRAK W Side Con?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.