US Bridges

Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street

Fair

New York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002246560

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,649
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street is a concrete frame carrying Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,309 by 2016. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTudor City Place
CrossesEast 42nd Street
LocationIn Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74913, -73.9706
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,649 (1996)
Projected traffic2,309 by 2016
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street carry?

About 1,649 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Tudor City Place over East 42nd Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.