US Bridges

West 38th Street over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522350

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,636
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

West 38th Street over RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 38th 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 6,636 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,290 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 38th Street
CrossesRTE I495
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75613, -73.99501
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,636 (2016)
Projected traffic9,290 by 2036
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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 38th Street over RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is West 38th 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West 38th Street over RTE I495 carry?

About 6,636 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 38th Street over RTE I495?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns West 38th Street over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.