US Bridges

66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo

Fair

New York County, New York · In SE End of Central Pk · Structure no. 000000002245380

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,411
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo is a concrete arch - deck carrying 66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo in New York County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,411 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,469 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries66th Street
CrossesPed Walk N of Zoo
LocationIn SE End of Central Pk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76879, -73.97095
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,411 (2018)
Projected traffic12,469 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo carry?

About 12,411 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 66th Street over Ped Walk N of Zoo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.