US Bridges

West 134th Street over Terrain

Fair

New York County, New York · Over 134th St- Riv DR Via · Structure no. 000000002246670

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 134th Street over Terrain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 134th Street over Terrain in New York County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 134th Street
CrossesTerrain
LocationOver 134th St- Riv DR Via
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82074, -73.95835
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$13.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 134th Street over Terrain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is West 134th Street over Terrain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West 134th Street over Terrain carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is West 134th Street over Terrain?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 134th Street over Terrain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.