US Bridges

East Drive over 79th ST Transverse

Fair

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246230

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Drive over 79th ST Transverse is a masonry arch - deck carrying East Drive over 79th ST Transverse 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 5 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
Crosses79th ST Transverse
LocationIn Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77819, -73.96649
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over 79th ST Transverse built?

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

What condition is East Drive over 79th ST Transverse 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 79th ST Transverse carry?

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

How long is East Drive over 79th ST Transverse?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over 79th ST Transverse?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.