US Bridges

W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522360

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,222
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue in New York County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,222 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,322 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW 37th Street
CrossesDyer Avenue
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75582, -73.99617
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,222 (2020)
Projected traffic6,322 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue 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 W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue carry?

About 3,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W 37th Street over Dyer Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.