US Bridges

West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST

Fair

New York County, New York · In Central Park · Structure no. 000000002246430

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,600 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Drive
CrossesPed. Opp 109th ST
LocationIn Central Park
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.79984, -73.95784
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST 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. Opp 109th ST carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns West Drive over Ped. Opp 109th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.