US Bridges

Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV

Fair

New York County, New York · NE End of Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246410

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,993
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV is a masonry arch - deck carrying Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV 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 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 14,993 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,063 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTransverse Road 1
CrossesPed Walk near 5AV
LocationNE End of Central Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76837, -73.97106
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,993 (2019)
Projected traffic15,063 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV built?

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

What condition is Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV 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 Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV carry?

About 14,993 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Transverse Road 1 over Ped Walk near 5AV?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.