US Bridges

East Drive over Pedestrian Walk

Fair

New York County, New York · SE End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246069

Built
1860
165 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Drive over Pedestrian Walk is a masonry arch - deck carrying East Drive over Pedestrian Walk 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
CrossesPedestrian Walk
LocationSE End of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76751, -73.97313
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic161 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over Pedestrian Walk built?

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

What condition is East Drive over Pedestrian Walk 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 East Drive over Pedestrian Walk carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Drive over Pedestrian Walk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over Pedestrian Walk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.