US Bridges

Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522440

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
193 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
70,800
1994 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con is a steel frame carrying Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con in New York County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 70,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,120 by 2014. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGalvin Plaza
CrossesAMTRAK W Side Con
LocationIn West Manhattan
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75828, -73.9977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,800 (1994)
Projected traffic99,120 by 2014
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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$23.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con 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 Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con carry?

About 70,800 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Galvin Plaza over AMTRAK W Side Con?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.