US Bridges

W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR

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New York County, New York · W 66 ST over AMTRAK · Structure no. 000000002269390

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,989
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR in New York County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,134 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 66th Street
CrossesAMTRAK RR
LocationW 66 ST over AMTRAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77666, -73.98878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,989 (2019)
Projected traffic12,134 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR carry?

About 9,989 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns W 66th Street over AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.