US Bridges

West 33rd Street over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522310

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,977
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

West 33rd Street over RTE I495 is a concrete continuous slab carrying West 33rd Street over RTE I495 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,766 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest 33rd Street
CrossesRTE I495
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7535, -73.99863
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,977 (2024)
Projected traffic9,766 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 33rd Street over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 33rd Street over RTE I495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does West 33rd Street over RTE I495 carry?

About 4,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 33rd Street over RTE I495?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 33rd Street over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.