US Bridges

West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST

Fair

New York County, New York · SW End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246080

Built
1862
163 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1862, so it is 163 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Drive
CrossesBridle Opp 64 ST
LocationSW End of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77107, -73.97805
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST built?

It was built in 1862, making it 163 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 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 West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST carry?

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

How long is West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns West Drive over Bridle Opp 64 ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.