US Bridges

72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds

Good

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246150

Built
1862
163 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds in New York County, New York. It was built in 1862 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries72nd ST Cross DR
CrossesNr Concert Grnds
LocationIn Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7733, -73.97198
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic18 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds built?

It was built in 1862, making it 163 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd ST Cross DR over Nr Concert Grnds?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.