US Bridges

W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR

Good

New York County, New York · West 63rd ST over AMTRAK · Structure no. 000000002269990

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR in New York County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 63rd Street
CrossesAMTRAK RR
LocationWest 63rd ST over AMTRAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77468, -73.98992
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 63rd 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W 63rd Street over AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.