US Bridges

West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st

Fair

New York County, New York · SW End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246000

Built
1860
165 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st in New York County, New York. It was built in 1860, so it is 165 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Drive
CrossesPed Bet 61st&62st
LocationSW End of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76925, -73.97988
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2018)
Projected traffic482 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st 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 West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns West Drive over Ped Bet 61st&62st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.