US Bridges

W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005523910

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,892
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495 is a concrete frame carrying W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7,892 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,486 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 318 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. 36th ST & Dyer
CrossesRTE I495
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75521, -73.99665
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width318 ft (97 m)
Roadway width307 ft (93.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,892 (2018)
Projected traffic15,486 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 36th ST & Dyer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495 carry?

About 7,892 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 318 ft wide.

Who owns W. 36th ST & Dyer over RTE I495?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.