US Bridges

West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st

Fair

New York County, New York · Center of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246360

Built
1862
163 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Drive
CrossesPed Walk Opp 82st
LocationCenter of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78185, -73.96939
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 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
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st built?

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

What condition is West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st 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 Ped Walk Opp 82st carry?

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

How long is West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West Drive over Ped Walk Opp 82st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.