US Bridges

Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST

Fair

New York County, New York · In S End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246050

Built
1860
165 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST is a masonry frame carrying Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Drive
CrossesPed Opp 63rd ST
LocationIn S End of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76842, -73.97571
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2018)
Projected traffic604 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST built?

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

What condition is Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST 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 Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Central Drive over Ped Opp 63rd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.