US Bridges

East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st

Fair

New York County, New York · Center of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246170

Built
1862
163 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
CrossesPed Walk Opp 73st
LocationCenter of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77448, -73.96889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st built?

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

What condition is East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over Ped Walk Opp 73st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.