US Bridges

West 35th Street over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522330

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,971
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

West 35th Street over RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 35th 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 6 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 3,971 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,792 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 35th Street
CrossesRTE I495
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75475, -73.99749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,971 (2018)
Projected traffic7,792 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 35th Street over RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is West 35th 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 35th Street over RTE I495 carry?

About 3,971 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is West 35th Street over RTE I495?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West 35th Street over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.