West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive
PoorNew York County, New York · At Harlem · Structure no. 000000002246710
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,117
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive 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 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.
It carries about 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 67 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive carry?
About 1,117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns West 153rd Street over Willie Mays Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.