US Bridges

West 68th Street over AMTRAK Relief

Good

New York County, New York · W68st E Pf Riverside DR · Structure no. 000000002269210

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 68th Street over AMTRAK Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West 68th 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 9 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 68th Street
CrossesAMTRAK Relief
LocationW68st E Pf Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77795, -73.98798
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 68th Street over AMTRAK Relief built?

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

What condition is West 68th 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 68th Street over AMTRAK Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is West 68th Street over AMTRAK Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 68th Street over AMTRAK Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.