Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street
PoorPosted for loadNew York County, New York · Midtown Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002246550
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 658 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,713
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 108 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22,713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,591 by 2041. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street carry?
About 22,713 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street?
The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave. Viaduct over 42nd Street 41st Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.