US Bridges

10th Avenue over 495 Ix

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005523930

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,014
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

10th Avenue over 495 Ix is a concrete frame carrying 10th Avenue over 495 Ix 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 25,014 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,131 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 600 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries10th Avenue
Crosses495 Ix
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7551, -73.99791
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width600 ft (182.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,014 (2019)
Projected traffic25,131 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$39.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Avenue over 495 Ix built?

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

What condition is 10th Avenue over 495 Ix 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 10th Avenue over 495 Ix carry?

About 25,014 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue over 495 Ix?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 600 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Avenue over 495 Ix?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.