US Bridges

West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief

Good

New York County, New York · W70 ST E of Riverside Drs · Structure no. 000000002269190

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief in New York County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 70th Street
CrossesAMTRAK Relief
LocationW70 ST E of Riverside Drs
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77925, -73.98729
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$19.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns West 70th Street over AMTRAK Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.