US Bridges

Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522430

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,692
1999 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br in New York County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 14,692 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,569 by 2019. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGalvin Avenue
CrossesConrail 30 ST Br
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75898, -73.99714
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,692 (1999)
Projected traffic20,569 by 2019
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$18.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br carry?

About 14,692 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Galvin Avenue over Conrail 30 ST Br?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.