West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue
FairNew York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522380
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,167
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue in New York County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 7,167 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,063 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 39th 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 West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue carry?
About 7,167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 39th Street over Dyer Avenue?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.