US Bridges

Dyer Avenue over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522399

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,680
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dyer Avenue over RTE I495 is a steel frame carrying Dyer Avenue 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 9,680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,725 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer Avenue
CrossesRTE I495
LocationIn West Manhattan
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75687, -73.99546
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,680 (2019)
Projected traffic9,725 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer Avenue over RTE I495 built?

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

What condition is Dyer Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dyer Avenue over RTE I495 carry?

About 9,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Avenue over RTE I495?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Avenue over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.