US Bridges

Central Drive over Transv RD No 1

Poor

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246100

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Drive over Transv RD No 1 is a masonry arch - deck carrying Central Drive over Transv RD No 1 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Drive
CrossesTransv RD No 1
LocationIn Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76976, -73.97451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Drive over Transv RD No 1 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Drive over Transv RD No 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Central Drive over Transv RD No 1 carry?

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

How long is Central Drive over Transv RD No 1?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Central Drive over Transv RD No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.