US Bridges

East Drive over 97th ST Transvers

Fair

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246270

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 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 97th ST Transvers is a masonry arch - deck carrying East Drive over 97th ST Transvers 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 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 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Drive
Crosses97th ST Transvers
LocationIn Central Park
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78947, -73.95739
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2020)
Projected traffic323 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Drive over 97th ST Transvers built?

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

What condition is East Drive over 97th ST Transvers 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Drive over 97th ST Transvers carry?

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

How long is East Drive over 97th ST Transvers?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns East Drive over 97th ST Transvers?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.