Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra
PoorPosted for loadNew York County, New York · In NW Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002246720
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,926 ft
- 39 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,049
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra in New York County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 98 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 13,049 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,851 by 2041. The structure is 1,926 ft (587 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra carry?
About 13,049 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra?
The structure is 1,926 ft (587 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over West 158th Street Amtra?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.