US Bridges

East Drive over Transv RD No 3N

Poor

New York County, New York · E End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246250

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Drive over Transv RD No 3N is a masonry arch - deck carrying East Drive over Transv RD No 3N in New York County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
CrossesTransv RD No 3N
LocationE End of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78159, -73.96282
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2020)
Projected traffic323 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over Transv RD No 3N built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Drive over Transv RD No 3N 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 East Drive over Transv RD No 3N carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is East Drive over Transv RD No 3N?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over Transv RD No 3N?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.