US Bridges

72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path

Fair

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246140

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path is a masonry arch - deck carrying 72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path 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 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries72st Ent to W Dr.
CrossesBridle Path
LocationIn Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77608, -73.97562
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2018)
Projected traffic985 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path built?

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

What condition is 72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path 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 72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 72st Ent to W Dr. over Bridle Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.