US Bridges

West Drive over Feeder to Lake

Fair

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246330

Built
1860
165 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Drive over Feeder to Lake is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Drive over Feeder to Lake in New York County, New York. It was built in 1860, so it is 165 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Drive
CrossesFeeder to Lake
LocationIn Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77865, -73.97244
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Drive over Feeder to Lake built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Drive over Feeder to Lake 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West Drive over Feeder to Lake carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Drive over Feeder to Lake?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns West Drive over Feeder to Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.